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Royal Biographer: 'Harry’s making the same mistake as Diana'


Sun 07 Mar 2021 | 06:11 PM
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Hours before airing Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry interview with Oprah Winfrey, the clash between the Royal Family and the couple is rising. Royal Biographer Penny Junor traced the similarities between Markle-Harry interview with Opera, and Diana's Martin Bashir one.

Junor explained that Princess Diana made a huge mistake when she held an interview with Martin Bashir, 25 years ago.

She recorded the interview secretly without taking any permission from the Royal Family, and she only informed her private secretary a week before airing the interview. Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry followed the same method.

However, Diana regretted that action, after she was exited of what she said, later on, Prince William revealed that he felt embarrassed and humiliated.

Next, Junor asserted that the couple may be pleased with the interview, and how they could reveal many secrets related to royal life. However, he "Suspect that one day Harry will come to regret it, just as Diana did."

He underlined: "As a former soldier, committed to putting duty and loyalty to Queen and country above all else, this looks like being a gross betrayal. A betrayal that will feed straight into the hands of those who would like to see the Monarchy abolished."

It is hugely damaging for Harry, too. For him, the Monarchy is not some quaint, outdated institution, as it is for millions of Americans looking forward to tonight’s revelations. For Harry, the Monarchy is family.

The high anticipated taped interview will be aired tonight, at the same time, the Royal court preoccupied with the medical condition of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband.