In a recent memoir, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, opened up about his difficult experiences within the royal family.
He accused royal courtiers of manipulating his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, during a challenging time for him and his family.
However, an expert has criticized Harry’s portrayal, calling it patronizing and condescending.
Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, have faced criticism for their decision to step down from their royal positions and relocate to the United States.
In his memoir titled “Spare,” Harry suggests that the Queen was heavily influenced by the courtiers behind the scenes.
Valentine Lowe, author of the best-selling book “Courtiers, The Hidden Power Behind the Crown,” discussed this portrayal on an episode of To Die for Daily.
Lowe argued that the depiction of the Queen in Harry’s memoir was too simplistic and lacked nuance.
He emphasized that Queen Elizabeth was a strong and independent woman with her own agency and character.
According to Lowe, the Queen made decisions independently, and Harry and Meghan’s exit from the royal family was not solely under the control of courtiers.
Lowe also commented on an incident involving Harry’s attempt to see the Queen in January 2020.
During their stay in Canada, the Duke and Duchess had hoped to discuss their plan for a different working arrangement with the Queen.
However, they were informed that the Queen could not meet with them.
Harry suggested that courtiers had pressured her into canceling the meeting.
Lowe presented two interpretations of the incident.
The first was that the courtiers manipulated the Queen for their own benefit.
The second was that the Queen’s private secretary advised her against meeting with Harry and Meghan to present a united front.
Lowe argued that the latter interpretation was more likely and criticized Harry and Meghan’s view as patronizing.
Harry’s memoir and his interviews with the media have strained his relationship with the UK monarchy.
Despite attending Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, Harry and Meghan’s relationship with their UK counterparts remains fractured.
It is uncertain whether they will return for the next major royal event, the coronation of King Charles.
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