Harry and Meghan may be returning to Britain, but six years of bitterness, accusations and family hurt cannot simply be left behind at the airport, the Mirror has said. Their departure from royal life caused deep wounds. Harry’s attacks on William, Kate, Charles and Camilla were intensely personal, and relations with his brother in particular have been left in ruins.
Homecoming Matters
That is why this homecoming matters. There will be no return to royal duties and no half-in, half-out deal. That has already been decided. What remains unresolved is the family. William has every reason to be wary, and trust will not be restored overnight. The British public, whose affection for the Sussexes has also fallen sharply, may prove equally difficult to win back.
But living in Britain again creates an opportunity that distance never could. Harry and Meghan now have the chance to stop the sniping, rebuild bridges and put family before old grievances. For their children, the King and everyone caught in this miserable feud, they should seize it.
NHS Lung Transplant Breakthrough
Few things show the brilliance of our NHS more clearly than giving a donated organ a second chance to save a life, the Mirror added. Doctors have now carried out the first lung transplant under a pioneering scheme which can revive and test organs that might once have been discarded. By pumping lungs with oxygenated blood and nutrients, medics can assess whether they are strong enough for transplant.
The breakthrough could increase the number of usable donor lungs by 20 per cent and save or improve 750 more lives every year. Britain is the first country in the world to run a national programme of this kind. That is something worth celebrating. It combines cutting-edge science with the skill and dedication of NHS staff to give desperately ill patients the greatest gift of all: more time.
Rod Stewart's Recovery
Sir Rod Stewart has spent decades getting crowds on their feet. This week, Celtic returned the favour. The 81-year-old was all smiles watching his beloved team cruise to victory, just days after undergoing heart surgery. We hope the enforced break does him good and that he is back rocking again soon.
