Palace Intrigue: Harry, Meghan & the Crown. Royal Family News and Gossip.

Prince Harry Mocked as a “Fake Royal” and Compared to David Brent from The Office

Palace Intrigue: Harry, Meghan & the Crown. Royal Family News and Gossip.

Show Notes

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a fresh round of criticism from British commentators questioning their royal status, public appearances and financial future.

In The Times, Shaun Watson offers a satirical guide to spotting a “Real Working Royal” versus a “Fake Royal,” targeting the Sussexes' interviews, lifestyle products, family photographs and attempts to maintain a royal public profile.

The Guardian's Emma Brockes goes further, comparing Harry's recent GQ interview and public appearances to David Brent from The Office. Meanwhile, Australian columnist Daniela Elser questions how the Sussexes will continue funding their expensive lifestyle, suggesting a documentary about Princess Diana could be Harry's next major commercial success. New anonymous-source reports also claim Meghan enjoyed comparisons with Kate Middleton following her Nottingham visit, while another account alleges the Princess of Wales has reached her breaking point over Harry and Meghan's return to Britain. Neither account establishes what Catherine privately thinks.

And in a lighter story, personalized British license plates resembling Harry and Meghan's names have reportedly sold for approximately $8,000 combined.

Questions this episode answers: Why are British commentators calling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “fake royals”? What is the difference between working royals and the Sussexes? Why did The Guardian compare Prince Harry to David Brent from The Office? What criticism is Harry facing over his GQ interview and grief MasterClass? How will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make money in the future? Is Prince Harry making a documentary about Princess Diana? Are Harry and Meghan reportedly looking for a $19 million British home? Could Meghan Markle return to acting? Did Meghan's Nottingham visit make her more popular than Kate Middleton? Is Kate Middleton reportedly upset about Harry and Meghan's return to Britain? How much did the Harry and Meghan-inspired license plates sell for?

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