The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have found themselves engaged in numerous battles on various fronts, according to public relations expert David Yelland.
Yelland warns that their attempts to fight so many battles simultaneously are bound to result in defeat.
It has undeniably been a busy year for the royal couple, with Harry releasing his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” in January, closely followed by the broadcast of their Netflix documentary series.
Subsequently, speculation swirled around whether they would attend the King’s coronation, while the release of Omid Scobie’s book, “Endgame,” once again thrust them into the spotlight.
Throughout the year, Harry has been embroiled in legal battles against media groups, including Mirror Group newspapers and associated newspapers, over allegations of phone hacking.
Last week, he emerged victorious in one such case, winning £140,600 in damages after the judge ruled in his favor.
However, PR expert David Yelland cautioned on his podcast, “When It Hits The Fan,” that Harry and Meghan have simply taken on too much at once.
Yelland emphasizes the importance of focus, stating that when fighting on multiple fronts, one is bound to lose on all of them.
Yelland, a former editor of The Sun, also expressed concern over Harry’s high-risk strategy of seeking revenge on the press.
He believes that Harry’s approach leaves no room for compromise and is creating more enemies within the media, making his job even more challenging.
Despite the risks involved, Yelland acknowledges that the recent legal victory was a significant achievement for Prince Harry.
He described it as a shameful moment for the newspaper industry and commended Harry’s bravery in taking on the immense power of the media, even if he personally deemed it unwise.
Simon Lewis, a former communications secretary to Queen Elizabeth II and co-host of “When It Hits The Fan,” views Prince Harry’s courtroom triumph as just one battle in what promises to be a lengthy war.
Lewis suggests that this victory may embolden Harry to continue his fight against the media.
In conclusion, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ongoing PR battles have placed them in precarious positions.
Their attempts to engage on multiple fronts simultaneously have been deemed a losing strategy by PR expert David Yelland.