Prince Harry
Does his testimony contain a dig at Father Charles?
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Prince Harry is currently in London to testify against the media group Mirror Group Newspapers. There is a blatant error in his written testimony, which can certainly be seen as a small tip against his father, today’s King Charles, then Prince of Wales.
Because that’s what it’s all about. In the written testimony, which is 49 pages long and which Prince Harry, 38, personally drafted, as he confirmed on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, on the witness stand, the designation for his father King Charles is incorrect. As “People” writes, Charles was incorrectly titled in the document as “HRH King Charles III”, i.e. “His Royal Highness King Charles”, i.e. translated “His Royal Highness King Charles III”. However, his correct title as king is “His Majesty”.
Prince Harry uses misnomer: on purpose or by accident?
As a member of the Royal Family for over 38 years, Prince Harry should be aware of the proper titles his family members hold. In particular that of his father, the new King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. But did he really intentionally misstate the title? What’s in it for him? Does Harry want to make it clear once again that he has finished with the Royal Family, their titles and the associated obligations? Not clear.
The fact is, Prince Harry uses the current titles of his family members in his statement. In it he speaks of his brother as “HRH The Prince of Wales, my brother”. At the time the court case is concerned, William was not yet the Prince of Wales, he was then “Duke of Cambridge”, or simply “Prince William”.
A brilliant start in court
Prince Harry opened his statement on Tuesday with an explosive question. “How much blood will your typing fingers spill before someone can put an end to this madness?” the 38-year-old is said to have asked at the beginning of his statement. He then described how much he had suffered from the British press for years, how much they had approached him. He had developed a real “paranoia” and was initially suspicious and prejudiced towards everyone.
Source used: people.com