well, here it is, Harry interview itv 9pm

Interestingly FannyCornforth I thought what we heard of the audio book was read with quite a monotone tone, even the moving Diana bits, whereas I was expecting more expression and feeling. It was almost like a bored 6th former reading a set novel aloud in class.

There are things I'd much rather buy.

If it's anything like what's already been shared, I'd rather avoid it.

I’ve been umming and ahhing about buying it.
But I think that I’m just being a victim of hype; I can’t see me actually reading the thing.
Are there pictures in it?
MrC wants the audiobook.

Well I’m one of the half that won’t be buying or borrowing it - but will continue to say that I’m fed up with his whining.

Half of Gransnet. If they haven't borrowed it from the library, that is. Telling us all simultaneously how fed up they are of hearing from them.

I still don't see what kind of people will actually buy his book.

The Guardian thinks younger people. I imagine most people bogged down with the cost of living won't be buying it and I can't imagine it being a priority for many. It would be interesting to know the demographic.

tickingbird

volver

So Meghan told Oprah what had been said and Oprah may or may not have used the word racist (I haven't watched it, after all...)

Can you affix the clip where Meghan or Harry said the RF were racist? Actual Meghan? Or actual Harry? Not Oprah, or some reporter who decided to ask William if he was racist.

Can you? (No, is the answer...)

They accepted a Kennedy award last month for highlighting racism within the Royal Family.

Yet he denied on film in front of Tom Bradby last night that the RF were racist.

How do you square that one volver

How do I square it?

By pointing out that they didn't get a Kennedy Award (which is something very specific) and that they didn't get anything at all for "highlighting racism in the Royal Family"

Check your sources. Not sure they are spot on with this one.

You know I try to leave it open for people to admit when they've got things wrong, but I'm fed up of that. Nowhere in any citation for the Ripple of Hope award has "racism in the royal family " been mentioned. So you're just reading stuff into the award that isn't there because it suits your agenda. Then you use what you've imagined out of nowhere to try to pretend they are telling lies. Its pathetic really. But I think you actually believe it.

It was Camilla who came off badly. It looked as if she was the rehabilitated one he kept referring to.

Or is it ‘unconscious bias’? One or t’other.

‘Subconscious bias’ is fine it seems, yet it cost Lady Susan Hussey her job.

Germanshepherdsmum

Perhaps they should return it now?

Indeed.

If claims about racism are shown the way it seems now.

*of

Lucy Mangan’s review if the interview from the Guardian -
amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jan/08/harry-the-interview-review-so-horribly-sad-it-could-have-turned-the-queen-anti-monarchy

Yes, that's true .

I think H would have been much wiser to have played the long game with the RF.

And look what happened to Rushdie not long ago. These people don’t mind playing the long game.

Really? So much so that they have put themselves in more danger???

They fled the country fearing for their lives. Really? Well you’ve jeopardised everything now Harry with your comments on what happened on duty in Afghanistan. Salmon Rushdie wasn’t safe in America years and years after his book.

Harry is right about the gutter press. I'd also be surprised if the
Palace did not employ a very efficient public relations department, in which case it will tell all media outlets what to say, and what pictures for public view. Of course, the press is self- serving and won't conform unless it can make money from the PR outlet.

Obviously the Palace's interest is in conserving the monarchy.

I do hope Prince Harry will get his way and the Palace will see a way to congratulate him on what he has accomplished so far in his life. He is obviously a nice young man. His charitable works alone deserve help from the Palace.

Perhaps they should return it now?

Joseanne

^They accepted a Kennedy award last month for highlighting racism within the Royal Family.^
Yes, I wondered how that works.

Yes, nice one tbird.
They were absolutely delighted with that award

25Avalon

Nooooooo! On Sky just now they said Harry was doing another interview this afternoon before the book comes out.

In the same pretty cottage? He must have rented it for a month or so. How many bathrooms does it have?

They accepted a Kennedy award last month for highlighting racism within the Royal Family.
Yes, I wondered how that works.

Nooooooo! On Sky just now they said Harry was doing another interview this afternoon before the book comes out.

bevisp1

How much is Tom Brady getting paid for all this rubbish coming out of Harry’s mouth?

I wouldn't underestimate Tom Bradby. Didn't he uncover some News of The World journalist who was investigated and prosecuted for hacking Prince William's phone calls?
He is an accomplished interviewer and presenter, yet even he looked uncomfortable in the programme aired last night. I squirmed at Harry's inappropriate remark, presumably joking, as to where Tom had lost his virginity.

Quite a conundrum, tickingbird.