Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly unhappy with the term "working Royals," arguing that they both work and are members of the Royal Family. The couple's stance has drawn criticism from columnist Virginia Blackburn, who says they are "struggling to get their pea brains around a very clear issue."
Definition of 'Working Royals'
Blackburn offers a definition for the couple: "members of the Royal Family who are working for the public good in their capacity as members of the Royal Family and not seeking to profit from their position." She notes the irony of their eagerness to identify as Windsors now, given their apparent desire to distance themselves six years ago.
Other Commentary
In the same column, Blackburn criticizes author Sally Rooney for agreeing with her publisher not to sell books in the UK after saying British royalties would support Palestine Action, described as a terrorist group. Blackburn calls it "middle class, pious and virtue-signalling nastiness at its very worst."
On AI, Blackburn recalls her father, a pure mathematician, who said mathematics was close to philosophy, raising the question of whether AI could become philosophers and explain the meaning of life.
Blackburn praises Taylor Swift's appearance at the Academy Museum Gala, calling her "an advertisement for matrimony." She also comments on The Archers featuring its first lesbian wedding, questioning whether farming is "inundated with lesbian weddings."
Anniversaries and Social Issues
Marking the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, which killed 116 children and 28 adults, Blackburn urges readers to remember the victims and their families.
She welcomes fines of up to £1,000 for playing music on public transport, calling it "a rare moment of good news." Finally, she questions the connection between unrest in France and the plight of Gaza, noting that some hooligans were draped in Palestinian colours.
