Prince Harry says royals need him, pundit hits back
Prince Harry claims the royals need him, while a GB News host dismisses it and notes a Daily Mail story about Diana's mother becoming a republican.
The Full Story
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The Daily Mail front page features two royal stories. One report says Diana's mother, Frances Shand Kydd, felt so let down that she became a republican, meaning she did not want the monarchy to exist. The other suggests Prince Harry believes the royal family needs him back in the fold.
During a late-night news programme, a presenter discussed these reports. He questioned Harry's claim, asking what the royals actually need from him. He suggested Harry would merely moan about how his wife was treated and repeat past scandals. The presenter also pointed out that the couple had been out of sight and out of mind while living in the US, and that any deals and fame they supposedly did not want had not materialised.
The presenter concluded that the royal family does not need Harry, saying: "I don't think they need them, do they really? I don't think they are needed." The segment ended abruptly due to time constraints, with the programme moving on to other matters.
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Key Claims
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| Claim | GB News |
|---|---|
| A presenter believes the royal family does not need Harry. | |
| Diana's mother became a republican after feeling let down. | |
| Prince Harry thinks the royals need him back. |
Channel Perspectives
What each channel focused on, with key quotes.
The channel focused on mocking Prince Harry's claim that the royals need him. The presenter was openly dismissive, questioning what Harry could possibly offer and highlighting the perceived irony given the couple's previous criticisms. The tone was sceptical and lightly derisive, framing Harry as arrogant and out of touch.
- “we think prince Harry is being um uh a little bit arrogant here”
- “i don't think they need them do they really i don't think they are needed”
- “they were out of sight out of mind kind of thing while they were in the us”
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