The Firm vs the Sussexes
Monarchy is part reality TV show, part constitutional check on democracy, writes Eddie Ford
Apparently, after being admitted over a week ago to the King Edward VII private hospital in central London, the 99-year-old Philip Windsor is “comfortable and responding to treatment”. This is his longest unplanned visit for a decade or more and it is reported that he will remain there several more days for “observation and rest”, as he battles an infection.
Maybe this sounds cynical, but I interpret that to mean the Duke of Edinburgh is on his last legs and does not stand much chance of making it to 100 on June 10. Without being ghoulish, it would be interesting to see how the news is handled by the monarchy (or The Firm - a term first attributed to Philip). If he were to die in the midst of a pandemic, that would obviously present a nightmare in terms of publicity and ceremony. How to strike the right tone? How to get the decorum right? How to organise t
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Meghan, Harry and their 21-month-old son Archie are currently living more than 5,000 miles away in California.
Royal author Katie Nicholl explained the Royal Family are “over the moon” with Meghan’s pregnancy, but insisted it is “tinged with sadness” as they will not get to see little tot very much.
Speaking to OK! Magazine, Ms Nicholl said: The family will be over the moon for Harry and Meghan.
“It s another great-grandchild for the Queen and fifth grandchild for the Prince of Wales.
The Queen will become a great-grandmother for the 10th time (Image: GETTY)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are living in the US (Image: GETTY)
The Queen reportedly sent a personal email to Prince Harry (Image: Getty Images)
Prince Harry was sent a personal email from the Queen about Megxit before she knew about his bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, it has been claimed.
Her Majesty reportedly sent Harry an email outlining her thoughts on the exit and making clear she believed only full dedication to royal duty was possible.
The message was sent around two weeks ago, before the Queen had even heard about Harry and Meghan Markle ’s upcoming interview with Oprah, according to the
Mail on Sunday.
The contents of the alleged email mirrored her thoughts on public service later included in the Queen s official statement shared last week.