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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Playing them at their own game to reframe the narrative. Maybe also Megan's influence? He felt powerless to their whims (just look how frustrated he is in the clips from when he was younger) but now he's older and wiser with a more worldly wise partner to bounce ideas off, and he's learned that you don't have to be a passive participant to these vultures, give them a sniff of what they want and you can sculpt the story to your advantage.

When will the rest of the Royals learn such skills? Stuck in the mid 20th century the poor buggers. I guess that's what happens when you have a 94 year old monarch. Time to either pull the plug, or skip over Charles and allow William and Kate to modernise the institution. He'll welcome Harry back with open arms after dragging The Firm kicking and screaming into the 2020's. A fairytale ending.

I agree.

Your second paragraph I wholly would support.
I'd like to think that could all happen.

Equally that's my criticism of the present Queen, after 69 years of her reign.
Nothing really has altered to drag the Monarchy as being more representative of the modern age.

Stuck in rigid tradition, of stifling and straitjacket type rules, termed duty.

I wonder what will happen next year if the Queen is still the Monarch.
It will be an incredible Landmark of a full 70 years reign.
They cannot demand Prince Harry and Meghan attend any function or events.
However it will be interesting to see what happens.
Or even if they are asked to.
It is under a year off yet I guess.

It's doubtful however there'll ever be another Monarch in place for a period of 70 years.