I feel sorry for Prince Harry

As I remember William and Kate “retreated” to Norfolk for a while after George was born - possibly Charlotte too. Perhaps William came back to London on occasion but my impression was of a spell of peace and quiet and family bonding.
OK Canada is a bit further but the principle remains doesn't it?

Yes Sparki, that’s pure voyeurism.
I don’t take any pleasure in seeing Harry so distressed, or the rest of the family. I’m afraid I do blame Meghan. I hope now this process has been started that Meghan is able to settle down and not cause any more pain to either Harry or the rest of the family. It’s tough enough for him that he’s being forced to choose either his wife or his family. It would be extremely tacky to do any interviews at all, and thereby sell themselves, but Oprah! Very, very tacky. I hope that Harry wouldn’t stoop that low, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Meghan would. She doesn’t value family unless they’re doing something for her.

Maw, I don’t think Catherine and William ever even considered going on a talk show to earn money, or using their royal name/connections to make money, so I don’t think it’s the same thing at all.

It must be so tedious being constantly compared to an older sibling and falling short on every single thing.

I suppose M must be pretty hurt? Possibly?

There is more going on here than we know.

Yes MissA.
It's like being back at school and being told 'Your sister is so clever, brilliant at sports, Head Girl' etc etc

But it is all played out in public.

Sorry, in this case 'Brother'.

She doesn’t value family

Her mother and her seem close and she loves her husband and son???? Will that do?

Of course Meghan will be hurt.

I would think that been hurt for a long time by the media reports - which is why they both probably want out.
They don't want the same thing to happen to Archie.

She has been hurt

This tablet decides what I should be saying and amends things accordingly.

They couldn’t find a spell of peace and family bonding
in Frogmore ?

I hope Harry goes back to Canada soon and the press doesn’t report on every thing they do.

It’s taking attention away from the work the royal family members carry out.

No sparki, it won’t do. She has a father, and many family members from both sides of her family. She has cut them all off without any regret. Who on earth only has their mother to a huge wedding such as theirs? And then fills the church with tacky, tinsel town celebrities!

Possibly MAW but they didn’t make a song and dance about it did they?

TBH I have about as much sympathy for Harry and Megan as I have for any “celebrities” who complain bitterly about over exposure! If you don’t like the heat - get out the kitchen.

Don’t expect it both ways!!! Either stop performing, live a
Nice quiet life wherever but don’t use the media when it suits!

And certainly do not take public funds with you (in case of royalty)

Am not for or against our Royal family. Actually love our queen. Feel sad for her as it will never be the same again.

Maybe it is time for her to step down? My guess is in 10 years we will be Without a Royal Family. Times have changed. x

MawB

Don’t think William ever said he wanted to opt out of being a senior Royal, set up a separate website and trademarked his name or whatever. Also never expressed a wish for financial independence.

It is Anniebach

And in the meantime, fires still rage in Australia, thousands of people are being driven out of their homes in Syria, Iran is in turmoil.

If she gets a role in a film heaven help the film critics if they don’t say how great an actress she is.

Is Harry going to be a house husband, what else can he do ?

I take your point maddyone and I would never suggest that comparison.
All the talk of Oprah Winfrey etc is surely a case of the media talking things up - “never letting the facts get in the way of a good story” ?

Trying to be a Devil’s advocate perhaps but I think compromise is the only way forward. If Meghan is not prepared to meet the RF at least part way, then that is another matter of course.

It is different for William. He has had to accept the status quo and resigned himself to it.
He and Catherine are doing a good job of it.

It doesn't mean he doesn't wistfully wish he could have done the same.
He probably does feel let down.

Tickingbird - Oh my lord! Are people really thinking that? That was certainly not my intention!

cannotbelieve No I was being ironic. Some on here think any criticism or negative comment regarding Meghan is racist.

A house husband, like a house wife is a fine and important role for anybody.

Thank goodness for the statement from the Queen. This confirms the RF is responding to Harry and Meghan's wishes as any other loving, successful family business would. Yes, we'd rather they stayed full time but we understand and respect their desire to do things differently.

I see the two brothers issues a joint statement saying the Times report was total lies.

annodomini- many thanks for the link, I found it both interesting and much more believable than any of the stuff I've seen in the msm press this week.

People who continue to insist Meghan Markle has not been the subject of racism may find reading annodomini's link helps them see it differently. Maybe not though, none so blind as those who will not see.

No he’ll be her agent. We’ve already seen him touting for work for her

Iam not everyone reads rubbish such as twitter and Facebook.

Obviously the Queen had to voice her regret at Harry and Meghan no longer being full time royals but in truth I think they'll all be better off without them.

Meghan was never going to settle into the Firm, she allegedly told friends that her plan was to eventually go back to America so that Archie could be educated there. I don't think Harry would have had any say in the matter.

Maybe Jameela Jamil was right and this is what power looks like.