Prince Harry and Prince William’s relationship has soured, not least because of Harry’s revelations in his autobiography, Spare. Now the Duke of Sussex has gone to court in London. He is currently involved in several proceedings against media houses. He is supported in part by other celebrities, including singer Elton John.
According to Harry and various court documents, Prince William is said to have received a “very large sum” in damages because his phone was tapped. For this he waived public proceedings against a media company. The basis for this is said to be an almost 30-year-old secret agreement between the royal family. (Read more about the revelations here.)
Harry’s relatives might not like his statements. Once again he makes something public that William himself would probably not have spoken about. According to media reports, William did not know that his brother would raise the issue of paying him compensation. And the family members would certainly have liked to keep the deal that the royals apparently made in the 1990s secret.
Harry’s statements again show the close involvement of the British Royals with the press. In court, the Duke of Sussex explained his personal problem with the media, which he said were already to blame for the end of relationships. Of his ex-girlfriends, he said, “Unfortunately, they’re not just in a relationship with me, they’re in a relationship with the entire tabloids as a third party.” And: “At no time did I have a girlfriend or a relationship with anyone without the tabloids interfering and ultimately ruining them or trying to ruin them by using every illegitimate means at their disposal.”
There is entitlement on the part of the press, Harry points out. “Contrary to popular belief, while I was a working royal in the UK, I was only five percent taxpayer funded, and yet the tabloids felt that I was absolutely belongs to her and she deserves to know everything about me, my life, my movements and the lives of the people who came into my environment,” said Duchess Meghan’s husband.
Once again it becomes clear why there is little chance of reconciliation between the Sussexes and the rest of the family. As far as the press is concerned, they have fundamentally different attitudes. While Harry and William have often agreed when lines have been crossed, as heir to the throne, William nonetheless upholds the family mantra of “never complain, never explain”. Harry, on the other hand, tends to go public with his lawsuit.
Now Harry reveals in court that there was a secret deal between the royal family and the press. And that William made use of it and received a compensation payment. So shortly before the coronation of King Charles III. the royal family would certainly prefer to deal with other topics than inquiries about their backroom deals.
Sources: Guardian / New York Times / BBC
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