For Prince Harry, this is another headache in his ongoing battle for relevance. He left royal life to build his own empire, and now the very institution he left is still tripping him up. It’s like moving out of your parents’ house, but they keep calling your landlord to say you’re messy.
Harry’s team is reportedly furious. They see this as a deliberate attempt to undermine his charitable work. And to be fair, if a letter from the Palace really did this, it’s a bit of a low blow. Even for a family that’s famous for low blows.
Uganda’s Awkward Position
Let’s not forget Uganda. They’re stuck between a rock and a royal hard place. They want to stay in the good graces of the British monarchy, which still holds soft power in the Commonwealth. At the same time, they probably don’t want to look like they’re bullying a prince who lost his mom.
So, they’ve taken the “loyalty” route. It’s safe. It’s boring. It’s also a total cop-out. “We can’t come to your party because we really, really like your dad.” How do you argue with that without sounding like a brat?
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