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Polly Toynbee

Are you siding with Harry or the palace? Either way, you fall into the royalist trap

Prince Harry and Tom Bradby in an ITV interview broadcast on 8 January 2023
Prince Harry and Tom Bradby in an ITV interview broadcast on 8 January 2023. Photograph: ITV/Shutterstock

Must we, really? I’m afraid there is no avoiding the great crown soap opera as this finely crafted Prince Harry publicity spectacular engulfs the news. However nugatory the revelations about scenes of brotherly rivalry, beards, bridesmaids and broken dog bowls, it’s no use pretending it’s not happening or that the country and its households aren’t dividing into Harryites and Williamists.

Pollsters see a leave v remain rift – with leavers on the side of the monarchy and remainers inclined towards Meghan and Harry. While older people back the palace and the young lean more to Montecito, I doubt that last night’s angry and contrary ITV interview will restore Harry’s sliding ratings.

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