Please Don’t Send Harry and Meghan Back to Britain | Opinion
The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK is a dream for the press and a nightmare for the rest of us.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's planned return to the United Kingdom after six years in California is met with skepticism and reluctance. The British media sees this as a major PR opportunity, as they expect a relentless back-and-forth between the Sussexes and their rivals, Prince William and Kate Middleton. However, the author argues that the couple's presence in the UK would be detrimental, causing speculation, press releases, and social media posts.
The return would pit Meghan against Kate, the queen's sister-in-law, and lead to a struggle between the two men, Harry and William. The author believes that Brits dislike whining and moaning, especially from those with privilege. While Harry served in Afghanistan and expressed sympathy for his mother's death, the author thinks claiming grievances while profiting from their life in America is hypocritical.
The author finds it odd that Meghan demands privacy while using the title "duchess" and making money off it. British people are accustomed to occasional interactions with the royal family, but the author expects the return to cause a "febrile" atmosphere, making it difficult for sane people to cope. The return of the Sussexes feels like King Lear's missteps and chaos, and the author wishes for Charles to intervene and send them back to the U.S.
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