Prince Harry is desperate for attention and his posturing is about one thing – status, according to a scathing opinion piece by Virginia Blackburn. She warns that his children are in for a tragic shock when they eventually realize what their father has denied them.
Harry's Recent Antics
Blackburn, writing for the Express, criticizes Harry's behavior over the past week, describing temper tantrums over security plans he was fully aware of, constant itinerary changes, emotional blackmail of his ailing father, and the farce over whether he would stay at Buckingham Palace. She notes that he lost his latest lawsuit against a newspaper publisher whom he accused of bugging his phone, a claim she says was totally false.
The Root Cause: Status
Blackburn asserts that Harry's constant attention-seeking, petulance, and fury stem from his loss of status as a senior royal. She points to pointed references to Harry being the King's son and deserving special treatment, questioning why the Sussexes walked away if they wanted such treatment. She suggests Meghan Markle's desire for a Hollywood lifestyle and her narcissism drove the decision, and that without royal ties, they are nothing.
Impact on Invictus Games and Children
Blackburn notes that Harry's work with the Invictus Games is now in danger due to the overshadowing row. She pities his children, who may grow up in a republic and will one day discover what they have lost. According to Blackburn, Harry's lawsuit makes him look foolish and hypocritical.
