Commentator Virginia Blackburn has weighed in on the royal family, observing that Princess Charlotte bears an uncanny likeness to the late Queen Elizabeth II, while the appearance of Meghan Markle's own children remains unknown to the public.
The Waleses Got the Real Prize
Blackburn notes the strange nature of the ageing process, pointing out that Prince Charles, as he was known, looked nothing like his father when younger but now resembles him closely. She then turns her attention to Meghan Markle, suggesting that while Meghan may have taken the name Lilibet, the Wales family secured the real prize, as Princess Charlotte's resemblance to Elizabeth II will serve as a constant reminder of the late monarch.
Harry and Meghan's Return to the UK
The opinion piece also addresses the announcement that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK. Blackburn describes feeling almost physically assaulted by the news, comparing the couple to bullies who make life miserable and then move next door. She expresses hope that they will not stay long, particularly once the booing starts.
Other Observations
The article touches on several other topics, including a quote from William Shakespeare, speculation about stormy autumn weather and the water industry's ability to capture excess rain, and Victoria Beckham's recent display of swimwear, with Blackburn wondering if a new range is in the works.
Blackburn also praises the golden age of television, citing series such as Paradise, Severance, Landman, The Perfect Couple, and Call My Agent, while criticising the BBC. She comments on Labour's proposed mansion tax, comparing it to the surveillance state depicted in George Orwell's 1984, and offers an unqualified Bravo to easyJet for its drive to recruit cabin crew in their 50s and 60s, arguing that older people are the only section of society positively encouraged to be discriminated against.
