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Originally Posted by AnnieK

In your opinion they aren't similar situations but I respectfully disagree. At the time the interview was huge news and, as Zizu has demonstrated, a lot of people remember (my dad feels exactly the same as Zizu and he loves the Royals - just not Charles) and Charles' popularity dipped quite dramatically because of that interview (and has never quite recovered although he is much better thought of now than he has been in as long as I can remember), in the same way that Harry and Meghan's has.

I completely agree that Harry should really rethink the book now, I am hoping that spending time with the family during the last few weeks has maybe served as a poignant reminder of what he is giving up and how scrapping those plans may heal rifts etc but that remains to be seen - its very possible he doesn't want those rifts to heal and or that the family have been pushed too far. Everything remains to be seen - but I hope it plays out behind closed doors (although I know it won't)

Sure, his reputation took a big dip after the interview, though most already knew he'd had an affair, it wasn't exactly startling news. However, the situations aren't similar in that he didn't use the interview to paint Diana in an awful light with lies and slurs which to me is the important point. Most of it wasn't about Diana anyway.

How Harry and Meghan carry on from here is crucial. It would be impossible for anything to play out behind closed doors if Harry goes ahead with the book, and it will be obvious he doesn't want it to. The same goes for anything more (leaking of conversations etc) they may reveal about private family matters. They know the score and as I said before, the ball is in their court.

They must know that their bitterness and spite isn't bringing them happiness. I agree that this could be a new beginning for them - their chance to enjoy what they have with their lovely children and a fantastic home and lifestyle.