Somebody told me that there is a ‘Team Meghan’ and a ‘Team Queen’ and you have to pick your side. I thought it was true — and certainly knew where I stood. As the ‘sides’ lined up on social media, ready to watch the Oprah Winfrey interview, this passionate monarchist — devoted to the Queen and the Prince of Wales — felt nothing but acute hostility towards Meghan and her hapless husband. Now, having watched the (seemingly endless) programme, I feel a sympathy that has surprised me. In spite of all I know of their privileged lifestyle, somewhat-hypocritical ‘woke’ pretensions and all that’s irritating in their self-indulgent California-speak, watching the Sussexes parade their feelings to the U.S.’s Queen of TV left me feeling very sad. In spite of their privileged lifestyle, watching the Sussexes parade their feelings to the U.S.’s Queen of TV left me feeling very sad It was tragic to watch Prince Harry patronise his father and brother by expressing ‘compassion’ … [Read more...] about BEL MOONEY: My pity for these sad, naive, damaged souls
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MICHAEL RIEDEL: Britons think Harry and Meghan are brats. But we Americans adore them
To my friends in Britain: It may rankle that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have turned their back on you, opting for the blue skies of California over the grey skies at Frogmore Cottage. But you’re not their audience anymore. Harry and Meghan are playing to America now and, on that score, they’re like a popular West End musical that only becomes a smash when it plays Broadway. To begin with, they have the seal of approval from Oprah Winfrey , whose interview with them on Sunday reached over 17million viewers. Oprah is a beloved figure in this country. Think Michael Parkinson or Terry Wogan but many, many times over. She pressed Harry and Meghan on a few tough questions – but you knew she was in their corner from the moment she joined them in feeding their rescue chickens. Harry and Meghan are playing to America now and, on that score, they’re like a popular West End musical that only becomes a smash when it plays Broadway I can understand that to many … [Read more...] about MICHAEL RIEDEL: Britons think Harry and Meghan are brats. But we Americans adore them