Harry has one final trick up his sleeve – and William will be furious | Royal | News
Let’s be honest. The Hollywood dream didn’t quite come true as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle imagined. The glitz, the glitz, the endless top-notch receptions; This all seems a bit empty these days. Once-enthusiastic celebrity friends like George Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham, and even Oprah Winfrey appear to have quietly distanced themselves.
As royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams put it bluntly: “They’re not smart or talented. They’re no doubt looking back at Britain because they’re not Hollywood’s top stars.”
Ah. But he is not wrong. Nothing highlights their quaint California reality more than the Duke of Sussex’s recent appearance on Joe Marler’s podcast, listing his main occupation as simply “full-time dad.” Because he doesn’t have a day job, his routine mostly revolves around wandering the grounds of his multimillion-pound, 7.4-acre Montecito mansion. As the Spotify and Netflix deals evaporate and the media fades away, the Sussexes find themselves at a crucial crossroads. When the excitement fades, Hollywood quickly turns away, leaving Harry with one undeniable power base: his royal connection. And now Harry may be preparing to play his biggest trump card.
Next year’s Invictus Games are upon us, and Harry’s post-work remains the crown jewel of the royal portfolio. It is the only project that is not affected by petty squabbles and docuseries and has won universal respect.
So what is Harry’s ultimate game? Convincing King Charles to join.
If the Duke can somehow persuade his father to join him on the Invictus stage in Birmingham next year, the footage would be exciting. This would instantly restore the Sussexes’ global relevance in a way no Netflix deal could. As Mr. Fitzwilliams noted, “If Harry could persuade the King to attend next year’s Invictus Games, it would greatly increase their appeal.”
This is the biggest trick Harry has up his sleeve. The royal stamp of approval broadcast around the world reminding everyone, including seemingly very important Hollywood executives, that Harry is still the King’s son.
Although Charles felt a fatherly pull towards reconciliation, it would send shockwaves through the rest of the Royal Family. Specifically, this would put the Prince of Wales in a bind.
For years, Prince William watched his younger brother and aunt throw grenades at the monarchy, the late Queen and the Princess of Wales. According to William, the Sussexes were not only estranged, they actively sought to destroy the institution he would one day inherit. The King’s public support would be a slap in the face to William, who has dutifully kept the monarchy afloat through years of family chaos.
Mr Fitzwilliams makes the threat clear: “More seriously, a public show of support for the Sussexes, who have done so much to discredit the Royal Family, could cause real trouble for William’s monarch if he decides to accept it. William sees the threat and intensely distrusts them.”
Harry knows the clock is ticking on his relationship in California. UK nostalgia isn’t just about missing home; A calculated survival tactic for the Sussex brand. If Harry can manage to pull Charles into his orbit, he will have his biggest PR victory yet. However, this will present the King with a great dilemma; He will have to balance paternalistic compromise against the fierce opposition of his heir.
Fasten your seat belts. As Mr Fitzwilliams warns: “There is so much more to watch, so much more!!”
