Legendary interviewer Michael Parkinson has shared his thoughts on Prince Harry’s highly anticipated memoir, offering a subtle dig at the former royal.
Parkinson, known for his iconic interviews, is set to release his new book “Spare” in January, but couldn’t resist commenting on Harry’s literary venture.
“Oh, we await that Pulitzer Prize-winning stuff, I’m sure,” Parkinson quipped.
However, he added that he believes Harry would have made for an interesting interview if he had been more forthcoming with the truth.
Parkinson also questioned the mystique surrounding the entire royal family, referring to them as an “explained myth.”
Parkinson, who has previously interviewed members of the royal family, including Harry’s grandfather Prince Philip, admitted that Philip was his most challenging guest.
He even suspected that the royal didn’t particularly like him during their conversations.
Recounting the experience, Parkinson confessed, “I never felt quite comfortable with Philip.
I suspected that he didn’t like me very much.
I did have to chat to him once for a charity, and it wasn’t successful.”
Despite the difficulties with Philip, Parkinson had a chance to speak to another member of the royal family when he interviewed Princess Anne in 1980 following her involvement in a kidnap attempt.
Describing her as formidable, Parkinson emphasized that one should not take her lightly.
In the midst of all this, royal expert Simon Heffer revealed that Prince William, Harry’s brother, is deeply concerned about the upcoming memoir.
Heffer claimed that William is both frustrated and shocked by Harry’s decision to publish his personal account.
Furthermore, Heffer suggested that Harry may not find lasting happiness in his current life in the United States alongside his wife, Meghan Markle.
The expert speculated that William might not be open to reconciliation if Harry were to consider returning to the UK.
Adding to the concerns within the royal family, Prince Charles is reportedly appalled by his brother’s behavior in general and the fact that the memoir will be published.
Heffer expressed that the book poses a significant worry for the royal family, especially considering the challenges they have already faced in 2022.
Meanwhile, historian and royal commentator Dr. Tessa Dunlop believes that both King Charles and Prince William might adopt the late Queen Elizabeth’s approach to deal with the situation.
Dunlop suggested that they may embrace the motto of “never explain and never complain” in response to Harry’s upcoming memoir.
She acknowledged the stress and anxiety surrounding the book’s release but expressed confidence in the monarchy’s resilience.
Since their departure from the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced criticism for their actions.
They have been accused of timing public statements to coincide with sensitive moments, such as Prince Philip’s deathbed, and making disparaging remarks about the monarchy.
One royal expert, Russell Myers, pointed out that despite achieving their desired independence and financial success, the couple has continued to speak negatively about the royal family.
Myers highlighted their appearances on various platforms, including Oprah Winfrey’s show and their own Spotify podcast.
In conclusion, while Michael Parkinson subtly questioned Prince Harry’s forthcoming memoir, concerns within the royal family persist.
Prince William is reportedly frustrated and shocked by the decision, while Prince Charles is appalled by his brother’s behavior.
However, some experts believe that the monarchy will endure, adopting a stoic approach and choosing not to engage in public disputes.