Prince Harry has ignited a storm of criticism after describing his occupation as 'Prince of England' during a podcast appearance. The Duke of Sussex, who stepped back from royal duties six years ago, made the remark on the 'Joe Marler Will See You Now' podcast, recorded during his recent UK trip.
Quickfire Questions Spark Controversy
The 41-year-old prince was asked a series of quickfire questions before the main interview. When asked about his occupation, he replied: 'Full time dad, British army veteran, Prince of England, Duke.' The response immediately drew backlash on social media, with many arguing that 'prince' and 'duke' are hereditary titles, not occupations.
One user on X wrote: 'The irony is that “Prince” and “Duke” aren’t jobs. If someone asks your occupation, they’re usually asking what you do, not what you’re called.' Another commented: 'It’s hardly an occupation, and he doesn’t even live here now. The word “occupation” suggests one is actually occupied doing something.'
Critics Highlight Lack of Royal Duties
Critics pointed out that Harry is no longer a working royal and does not carry out any official royal duties. One person said: 'He once could have said “Working Royal”. But he gave that up and simply Prince or Duke are empty words, not jobs.' Another added: 'Imagine saying you are Prince of England as your occupation but you haven’t lived in the country for years.'
Harry quit royal life in 2020 and moved to California with his wife Meghan Markle. Despite retaining his titles, he has not undertaken royal engagements since then.
Other Topics Covered in the Podcast
During the podcast, Harry also discussed trauma, his coping mechanisms, and his children. He revealed that exercise and spending time with his kids help him deal with bad days. The prince also showed his humorous side, talking about his grooming routine and playfully arguing that he is not 'ginger'.
The interview was recorded during Harry's visit to the UK last week, which also included a brief reunion with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
