The media is currently whipping up a frenzy in the UK over
the coming episodes on NetFlix of Harry and
Meghan. Why don't they just wait and see rather than making
predictions ahead of time. But I guess - it's more
important to sell their material - especially when there's such
a big market for it. And blaming Harry and Meghan is so easy to do.

HARRY THE SPARE

Hi Foxy

Here's the issue of Spares and royal economics.

Much of the problem with Harry stemmed/stems from him being a "royal Spare".

Its important having a Spare (Harry) around until the firstborn next in line to the throne (William who was 2nd in line, after Charles, in 2021) has William's first child (George).

Once William had George, then Charlotte, then Louis, Harry's utility as the Spare (in 2021) dropped from 3rd to 6th in line.

This left Harry with a diminishing point in life and even his royal income steadily dropped as he was shunted out of the rights to cash earning royal estates.

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Princess Margaret earlier suffered from the Spare System pitfall in life as her sister Elizabeth II had kids/next in lines.

See http://micky.com.au/princess-margaret-suffered-as-queen-elizabeths-spare/

"The struggles a spare faces

In the same book, Morton noted that the royal princess suffered from everything a spare can face.

“The challenge is to find a relevant and meaningful role in life,” he said. “That way, you are not seen as someone standing in the shadow of somebody else, someone who is going to be king or queen,” the author added.

Morton noted that as Princess Margaret went down the line of succession, she became less relevant to the monarchy."

Mavs

Hi Mavs,

Thanks for that.

The whole things is hard to understand for us plebs,
And yet we're fascinated with what goes on
behind closed doors. The Royals have a history of some
trying to change the system - like the uncle of
King Charles who wanted to marry Mrs Simpson. And of
course Princess Margaret had to give up the love of her life.
So who knows what the future holds for Harry and Meghan?

The NetFlix series - is their way of trying to explain the
situation from their point of view - and this is not a first
for members of the Royal family. Princess Diana did the same
with Morton's book - and her Panorama interview.

On a more positive side - we are learning from the series that
King Charles did play a big role in Harry and Meghan's wedding.
From helping to pick the orchestra that performed as Meghan
walked down the aisle to agreeing to walk Meghan down the aisle
when she asked him to. He also agreed to the Gospel Choir
that famously sang - "Stand by Me" - a wonderful moment.

We're learning all this from the NetFlix series - so it's not
all bad. And there's more.

Hopefully, things will eventually sort themselves out - and
they can come together as a family. No family is perfect
and they need to cut each other some slack.

Queen Camilla was once the most hated woman not only in England -
but around the world. And look at her today? She's finally
getting the respect King Charles has always wanted for her.

So there's hope for Harry and Meghan.

Ohhhh Foxy!!

I'm not watching the Netflix series, which I suggest is unworthy as a sole(?) focus of a thread.

Instead my reality is reading books on the UK Royals, as part of my close study of UK history and economics. Also helped living in the UK and having intimates who've frequently talked to the royals.

Hence my post on "Spares and royal economics" above.

I hope you can appreciate such non-Netfix concepts ;)

Cheers Mavs

Hi Maverick,

All I do is follow the media - and try to read between
the lines. I'm not an expert on the Royals - but I am
familiar with their history having also read a great
deal from Edward and Mrs Simpson, onwards. I appreciate
your postings.

Understood Foxy

But I pray you realise by now, that I am as Infallible as a Cardinal in all things... ;)

In that regard I've set you the following Xmas reading on Prince for a Price, Harry the Dim, and Meg-o-Star.

Your reading being:

Tina Brown's "The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor, the Truth and the Turmoil Paperback" published May 2022, only A$22 from amazon.com.au

Specifically Chapters:

19. ...Meghan Markle's World - page 355 on

20. ...Harry confronts his Demons - page 384 on

21. Smitten: The Stars Align for Harry and Meghan - 397 on

22. Magic Kingdom: A Wedding Transforms the House of Windsor - 412 unto 427

Once you've done the reading, come back and we'll natter.

Cheers

Your Umble Servant and Moral Guide in All Things

Mavs