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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.

Oopsadaisy1 Sun 23-May-21 13:42:23

Of course he is, pity is that he can’t see it, he thinks that they all love him.
if he didn’t have a title, I doubt he would be married to Meghan and nobody on television would give him the time of day, they just love him dishing the dirt on a family that has so far been able to remain quite private, they all love the inside scoop.

It’s being done to further the interviewers careers, maybe Oprah will be in line for an award for her interview with the couple.

Anniebach Sun 23-May-21 13:55:34

It was Megan who invited Oprah to the wedding and they didn’t know each other before the wedding.

Newatthis Sun 23-May-21 13:59:20

It’s a dream come true for media. The Royal willing to spill the beans, warts and all. He is being totally manipulated and doesn’t realise it. I feel sorry for him. I think now he now needs to put a zip on it because he is becoming very unpopular even with people

Smileless2012 Sun 23-May-21 15:18:12

He's definitely being exploited and as you say Oopsadaisy there wouldn't be any interest in him at all, if not for the fact that he was born into a famous family, that he appears to have nothing but disdain for.

Curlywhirly Sun 23-May-21 15:51:25

I certainly do think he's being manipulated - he's obviously going through a very tough time mentally and it's painful and embarrassing to watch him bearing his soul on TV, it feels almost voyeuristic. I do wonder, if in the future, he will look back on his revelations and fell self-conscious about divulging his innermost feelings and thoughts to all and sundry. I know I would.

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

62Granny you speak the obvious.

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.

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

That sounds a bit rude lemsip!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

Isn’t Megan’s mother a therapist?

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!

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.

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.’

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.