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Prince Harry's Interview Fallout
Prince Harry's interview with GQ reveals his struggle to reconcile with the monarchy after years of public conflict.
In brief
Prince Harry's interview with GQ reveals his struggle to reconcile with the monarchy after years of public conflict. Prince Harry claims he wants to work out his relationship with the monarchy but faces backlash for his stance on royal rules. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Prince Harry's Interview
Prince Harry spoke with GQ magazine for a lengthy video interview published Tuesday.
“I certainly don't want any sympathy”
Harry's Claim of Struggle
Harry says some people don't want it to work out with the monarchy.
“Some people don't want it to work out”
Sussex Spokesman Response
A Sussex spokesman insists Harry's remark was not aimed at Prince William.
“It was absolutely not intended as a swipe at his brother”
Harry's Defiance
Harry states he will always be part of the royal family and does the things he was born to do.
“I will always be part of the royal family… I am here working, doing the things I was born to do”
Sussex Sources' Stance
Sussex sources claim they never agreed to be half in, half out of the monarchy.
“They never agreed they wouldn't be half in, half out”
Monarchy Rules
The reigning king makes the rules; members must abide by them to stay in the fold.
“The reigning king or queen makes the rules. You don't have to like those rules, but, if you wish to remain in the fold, you do have to abide by them”
Financial Support
Prince Charles reportedly gifted Harry and Meghan a substantial sum to ease their move to California.
“Prince Charles graciously cushioned their exit”
Fiscal Records
Harry and Meghan received a share of £4.5 million from the royal family in 2020.
“Prince William, Prince Harry and their families received some share of a reported £4.5 million in the 2020 fiscal year”
Harry's Reconciliation Claim
Harry says the most important thing is to reconcile with the monarchy.
“With everything else that's going on in the world... the most important thing is to reconcile”
Royal State Dinner
King Charles and Prince William greeted the Sultan of Oman at a state dinner in October.
“King Charles III speaks with the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said at Windsor Castle on October 20”
Timing Concerns
Harry's interview was recorded in late September, but the state dinner was announced in September.
“The GQ interview was recorded in late September. The state visit was announced on September 3”
Harry's Stance on Reconciliation
Harry claims he wants to work out his relationship with the monarchy but faces backlash for his stance.
“I want to work it out”
Public Reaction
Most people do not want Harry and Meghan to work out their relationship with the monarchy.
“It's not just 'some' people who don't want it to work, it's most of us!”
The big picture
Prince Harry claims he wants to work out his relationship with the monarchy but faces backlash for his stance on royal rules.
