In a shocking turn of events, Prince Harry has launched a scathing attack on Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government during his High Court case against a newspaper group.
Breaking royal tradition by delving into party politics, the Duke of Sussex, aged 38, accused both the government and the British press of hitting rock bottom.
His statement alleges unlawful news gathering by the Daily Mirror and its sister titles, the Sunday Mirror and Sunday People, spanning from 1996 to 2010.
Responding swiftly, Rishi Sunak came to the defense of Britain’s global reputation.
He stated that the country’s standing on the world stage is currently judged by the state of its press and government, both of which he believes have reached rock bottom.
When questioned about these remarks in Washington, D.C., Mr. Sunak adhered to the Mirror convention of politicians refraining from commenting on royal affairs.
However, in an interview with the BBC, he proudly announced a £14 billion investment from US companies into the UK, creating numerous job opportunities.
This, he claims, showcases the strength of the UK’s relationship with the US, as well as its international achievements such as joining the CPTPP trade partnership and forming the AUKUS defense partnership with Australia and America.
Additionally, Mr. Sunak emphasized the UK’s leadership role concerning Ukraine.
The Prime Minister takes Harry’s insults towards the UK government in the High Court very seriously.
Harry’s actions are not only a liability for the government but also for the Royal Family.
It is likely that a parliamentary meeting will be convened to discuss banning him from returning to the UK.
However, any decision regarding Harry’s status would require the support of the King.
To address this practical matter, Mr. Sunak privately met with the King to urge him to reconsider and take a firm stance.
As the ruler of a country, it is unreasonable to insist on retaining a son who has chosen to leave and reside elsewhere.
Therefore, if a royal member decides to abandon their responsibilities and live in another country, they should be barred from returning to the UK.
The notion of stripping Harry of his titles and removing him from the line of succession has gained traction since he departed the UK, particularly when his actions reach new lows.
The longer he retains his titles, the more opportunities he has to criticize the Royal Family.
This extends beyond Harry himself to include Meghan Markle, whose popularity continues to decline.
Reflecting on the Royal Family, Rishi Sunak has also broken his silence on Meghan and Harry’s alleged near-catastrophic car chase.
A spokesperson for the couple, as well as Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, claimed that they were pursued by a group of highly aggressive paparazzi.
Mr. Sunak, however, stated that his priority and responsibility lie in ensuring people’s safety within the UK, rather than incidents occurring in other countries such as the US.
This commitment is demonstrated through the deployment of an additional 20,000 police officers and empowering them to combat issues like knife crime.
These comments from Rishi Sunak emerged during his appearance at the Sifakon Tea House in the Shukin Garden in Hiroshima, where the G7 Summit of World Leaders commenced.