Can Meghan and Harry go even deeper?

Review of the Queen’s Year 1992Annus horribiliThe events – surprising at the time – seem almost staid today. Her favorite son’s wife was photographed making out with an American. Her daughter got divorced. Her daughter-in-law co-authored an open book about the troubles of her marriage to the Queen’s eldest son, and to make matters worse, Windsor Castle burned down.

Three decades later, there is a stark difference between the Queen’s terrible year and that of her grandson, Prince Harry. The Year of the Queen could have happened to anyone with a bit of bad luck and a lot of castles. Harry and Meghan’sannus horribilis” is the direct result of them being, as the Spotify exec said, “fucking scammers.”

When the “grifters” comment was made last year, we all thought the Sussexes couldn’t go any lower. This was the year of South Park Episode in which two characters who were obviously intended for H&M go on a “Worldwide Privacy Tour”. There was a truly cringe-worthy moment when the prince suggested to his wife that they should actually live a life of privacy and do good things instead of just talking about how good they are. When she doesn’t answer, he opens her head and finds that she is hollow, like a Russian doll.

But surprisingly, 2024 was even worse for them. First of all, her supporters now look like bullies, no matter how much they portray Meghan as a victim. Meghan’s obsession with Catherine, Princess of Wales already seemed to be a case of sour grapes. But when it emerged that the princess was away from public service due to cancer chemotherapy, Meghan’s followers continued to spread nasty rumors.

Perhaps finally acknowledging that her acting career is over, Meghan has invented a lifestyle brand: American Riviera Orchard, which sounds like a urinal cake. Unsurprisingly, American Riviera Orchard failed to take off. While people don’t have to like you for your lifestyle brand to be a success (see Paltrow, G. and Stewart, M.), they do have to be a little jealous of you and think, “I wish I had that, what.” she has.” !’ Nobody wants what Meghan has – except maybe poor plastic-faced Omid Scobie. When Tina Brown said this year, “The problem with Meghan is that she has the worst judgment of anyone in the entire world.” “She’s impeccable at getting everything wrong,” it sounded like an understatement.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry isn’t doing any better. The man who once proudly wore the medals he earned over a decade in the Army now travels the world, collecting honors in Toy Town like a baffled child posing as an adult. Earlier this year he was accepted into something called Living Legends of Aviation, which sounds like a hipster pop group. He finished the year in the “Titan” category. Time List of the 100 “most influential leaders driving companies toward real climate action.” It is helpful that in October the Express added up the number of air miles Harry and Meghan had accumulated so far this year, which came to 82,908 for “work events” alone. The figure does not include domestic flights when visiting Nigeria and Colombia or private vacations. That’s the equivalent of more than three trips around the world. This is some climate protection.

And two things this year have made Harry seem not only stupid, but also callous. The first was when he accepted – against the wishes of the deceased’s mother – the Pat Tillman Award of Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly. Tillman was an American football player who gave up a £3 million contract to join the US Army. His mother Mary said: “I’m shocked as to why they chose such a controversial and divisive person for the award.” There are recipients far more appropriate. There are individuals active in the veteran community who are doing great things to support veterans. “These people do not have the money, resources, connections or privileges that Prince Harry has.” Meanwhile, horror stories continue to emerge from the animal protection organization African Parks in the Republic of Congo, where Harry is a board member. The charity is investigating allegations that “guardians” working for it were involved in the rape and torture of indigenous people.

What’s the perfect way to correct the impression that you’re an out-of-touch playboy prince? Why not become the “executive producer” of a five-part series about polo starting next week on Netflix? See what I mean about their judgment? Although both Harry and Meghan’s names will appear in this highly relevant project, it’s likely that the dirt will stick with the prince. Polo is his “thing”. Next up on Netflix is ​​Meghan’s cooking show so we can all see how down to earth she is.

It’s likely that Meghan has decided that her husband is holding her back, which may be why the once inseparable couple have traveled largely alone this year. If a Slide for two As they grow old, lovers often turn on each other in their loneliness and frustration.

I doubt the Sussexes can change their outlook. Just as a marriage can survive disgust but not contempt, so can the public perception of famous people. We don’t even hate them anymore. These drama queens could probably use real hate as fuel for their persecution complex. We just find them ridiculous.

There is a distinct hint of Sunset Blvd about the isolated couple tossing and turning, wondering where to go next. Does Harry live in a hotel? Are you moving to Portugal? Will they try to follow friend Ellen DeGeneres to the Cotswolds now that her nemesis is set to become president? Could there be a welcome to Blighty for Harry yet? Tina Brown summed it up: “She’s kind of at the end – I don’t know where Meghan is going.” As I said, Harry could still make a comeback. He will always be Prince Harry. “He will always be the Queen’s grandson and Diana’s son.” It’s possible the marriage will implode and Harry will limp home. But whatever next year brings, it’s hard to imagine it could be worse than 2024.