Nicholas Wichel, a seasoned journalist with 25 years of experience reporting on the royal family, has recently taken aim at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as he prepares to retire from his broadcasting career.

Despite honing his skills in front of the camera for countless hours, Wichel experienced a rare mishap during a live broadcast outside Buckingham Palace in May 2019 when he unexpectedly faltered and handed back to the studio.

This incident led to online speculation about his health and raised questions about his abilities.

In an article for the Sunday Times ahead of his retirement next year, Wichel shed light on what he believed went wrong during the broadcast, and it involved a scathing swipe at Harry and Meghan.

He revealed, “That was my single worst moment in 48 years, drying up in front of the audience live on TV.

It was about Harry and Meghan, and maybe subconsciously I just wasn’t that interested.”

This candid admission sparked discussions among viewers and social media users.

Reflecting on the incident, Wichel acknowledged his fatigue and lack of preparation for the live television segment.

He stressed the importance of not becoming complacent, as demonstrated by his own unfortunate experience.

He shared, “You can’t be complacent about live television because if you are, as I demonstrated in front of however many million people, it can turn around and bite you.”

Despite the setback, Wichel received support from the public and even received letters from actors who had faced similar challenges on stage.

However, the incident had a lasting impact on Wichel’s confidence, preventing him from watching the moment back.

The unconventional birth of baby Archie without following royal protocols and the subsequent rumors surrounding the couple further shook his belief in their actions.

Wichel highlighted the controversy surrounding Kensington Palace’s birth announcement, which initially suggested that Archie was a surrogate.

Although it was later claimed to be a hack, Wichel questioned whether royal commentators and journalists were aware of something but were unable to disclose it.

In addition to his critique of the couple’s handling of the birth announcement, Wichel also criticized Prince Harry’s recent attacks on the British media.

He described Harry and Meghan as overly sensitive and advised them to make better use of the media rather than constantly criticizing it.

Wichel believed that the couple should be prepared to face both positive and negative moments in the public eye.

He expressed disappointment when the Sussexes moved to the US, suggesting that they could have achieved more if they had been willing to put in greater effort and if Meghan had been less impatient and suspicious of people’s intentions.

Contrary to rumors suggesting that Buckingham Palace was against the couple from the start, Wichel defended the palace’s efforts to accommodate and sympathize with them.

He argued that the team working with Harry and Meghan was not the typical archetype of a Buckingham Palace courtier and would have done their best to support the couple.

Despite acknowledging that the palace could have made more effort, Wichel also pointed out a clash of cultures and questioned Harry’s suitability for his royal role.

He acknowledged instances where Harry had been mistreated by the press but dismissed his current complaints as misjudged, misguided, and paranoid.

According to Wichel, the couple’s paranoia has prevented them from recognizing the opportunities available to them and has led them to become obsessed with how the media portrays them.

He concluded, “They’re obsessed.

He’s certainly obsessed with the way the media portrays him, unhealthily so.”

As Wichel prepares to retire, his candid remarks serve as a reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by both journalists and members of the royal family in navigating the media landscape.