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62Granny Sun 23-May-21 13:34:37

In a week that it has been proved that the media manipulated his mother do you think the same is being done to Prince Harry? There is something new ever day at the moment and I feel he is being used by Oprah for publicity.

Sparklefizz Mon 24-May-21 13:39:26

Anniebach

Perhaps Charles stopping the cash flow was the first time Harry
heard - No

I'm pretty sure you're right, Annie

Anniebach Mon 24-May-21 12:57:43

Perhaps Charles stopping the cash flow was the first time Harry
heard - No

moggie57 Mon 24-May-21 12:57:15

harry should back off completely . the more he involves himself in the netflix thing and mental health issues ,the more lies the media tells .its a shame that he cant be part of the royal family . his son is missing out on the company of other royal children ..all this stiff upper lip is victorian , the royal family need to get a grip on modern times . i think being a member of the royal family must be retrained and claustrophobic ,but only if you let it be so ,william and kate seem to cope .

Smileless2012 Mon 24-May-21 12:48:33

I think describing H as a "professional victim" us very apt tinyskatemum and I agree with Greendress and Sparklefizz that it would be wrong that any of their demands, whatever they may be, be met.

If public apologies are on their wish list, then they need to make some public apologies of their own, and the first thing H needs to do is zip it.

Sparklefizz Mon 24-May-21 11:22:54

I agree Greendress.... and once you begin paying off a blackmailer, the demands will continue.

Greendress Mon 24-May-21 11:20:45

Ellianne
I certainly don't believe they should meet ANY of H&M's demands. It's seems to me that they only starting the whingeing and sniping when Charles stopped funding them.

tidyskatemum Mon 24-May-21 11:12:38

I appreciate that Harry has suffered with his mental health but it seems to me that he’s become so immersed in therapy that he’s become a professional victim. Every misstep he has ever made, including his laddish behaviour in the past can be excused by blaming his family and he can polish his halo while telling us how we can become as po-faced as he is now. He certainly doesn’t look any happier.

Witzend Mon 24-May-21 11:12:08

Was it Princess Michael who allegedly made the comment about the colour of the baby’s skin?

I seem to remember reading that the Queen allegedly said of Princess Michael, ‘She’s much too grand for the likes of us.’

Ellianne Mon 24-May-21 11:12:03

Oh yes and maybe a public apology from SiL about the crying and flowers fiasco?
The list could go on and on.

Ellianne Mon 24-May-21 11:08:38

Sparklefizz

Ellianne Would it really help to bring about closure if they met all Harry's demands?

What exactly are Harry's demands though, apart from wanting unlimited finance from Charles? Most of what he has said are complaints dating back decades.

I'm not sure either.
Yes finance from Charles and the security issue. Maybe a public apology from the person who made the comment about the colour of the baby's skin? Maybe a public apology about being made to walk behind the coffin. Maybe a public apology about being a bad parent? Who knows!

Anniebach Mon 24-May-21 11:03:26

Isn’t Megan’s mother a therapist?

Sparklefizz Mon 24-May-21 11:01:41

Ellianne Would it really help to bring about closure if they met all Harry's demands?

What exactly are Harry's demands though, apart from wanting unlimited finance from Charles? Most of what he has said are complaints dating back decades.

Ellianne Mon 24-May-21 10:48:06

The Queen and Charles must be at their wits end and truly worried about Harry and where this is all going to end.
I agree, Greendress. The problem they have is how to keep the channels of communication going when there is such hostility.
Would it really help to bring about closure if they met all Harry's demands?

Greendress Mon 24-May-21 10:33:31

The Queen and Charles must be at their wits end and truly worried about Harry and where this is all going to end. I have just watched William and Harry in a short interview with Ant and Dec where Harry is speaking affectionately about his 'Pa' which was recorded about 3 years ago. Harry looked like a different person in the interview. Sorry I don't know how to post it to here.

BigBertha1 Mon 24-May-21 10:20:57

The whole situation is regrettable. Harry was well loved here but he didn't feel it I suppose and was looking for more from his life and a way to reach peace. Sadly I do think he will be used by people who see him as a way of making money. I dont see how any of this can have a good ending.

JillyJosie2 Mon 24-May-21 09:51:37

Well said Avalon. I do wonder at the people who say incredibly mean things, do they have no self awareness. The nasty things they say reflect on the poster as much as the content.

Shelmiss Mon 24-May-21 09:51:31

I think it’s all getting a bit embarrassing now. Having therapy on camera?!!!

Anniebach Mon 24-May-21 09:37:43

I think living in Hollywood after over 30 years of country life must have an effect on him, he loved shooting, stalking, fishing , what does he do now ?

Lucca Mon 24-May-21 09:28:25

Um...why are there so many threads on this same subject, I’m bemused ?

Yes I know I don’t need to read if it doesn’t interest me blah blah, but do posters not see all the other threads ? I can’t say anyone has come up with anything new.

25Avalon Mon 24-May-21 09:25:58

I never thought I would say it but I actually feel sorry for Harry. His mental health is obviously not good. It’s no use saying others have experienced worse things in lifethan he has. How we cope with tragedy varies from person to person. His memories are not necessarily accurate ( we don’t know) as this often happens when someone has nurtured grief and anger which he has for so long. Sadly he is easy prey to be manipulated and there are plenty to do so out there for fame and fortune.

sodapop Mon 24-May-21 09:20:28

So many people making excuses for a man who should be taking responsibility for himself by now. He is not the only person in the world to have lost a parent at an early age. Admittedly the glare of publicity has been difficult but he has courted this.

lemsip Mon 24-May-21 09:19:51

wasn't meant as 'rude' meant in agreement. My goodness , really got to be careful that other posters don't take offence on other people's behalf.

mumofmadboys Mon 24-May-21 09:09:18

That sounds a bit rude lemsip!

eazybee Mon 24-May-21 09:07:30

I feel extremely sorry for ordinary people caught up in a media scrum by events outside their control, for example the families of murder victims or those suffering false accusations, who find details of their personal lives exposed to the public by the sympathetic, oh-so caring journalists so keen to befriend them.
Both Diana and Harry were in a position to be aware of the power and curse of the media and avoid it, but both made good use of it when they felt it was to their advantage.
No surprise when it turns round and bites them.

lemsip Mon 24-May-21 08:03:14

62Granny you speak the obvious.