Peter Hunt

Megxit and the War of the Waleses

A 99-year-old prince is in hospital. His 94-year-old wife is displaying an almost childish delight as she continues to dip her toe in our Covid imposed virtual world and unveils a statue from the comfort of her drawing room.

The pandemic is just the latest extraordinary experience shared by a monarch and her consort. Some have been particularly painful and lingering. They’re a couple who bear the scars inflicted when relationships disintegrate. However, the lessons of Charles and Diana haven’t yet been learnt by their family. The War of the Waleses 2.0 is following a familiar, unpleasant path.

The War of the Waleses 2.0 is following a familiar, unpleasant path

William and Harry – and those close to them – are in the trenches, slugging it out for control of the narrative as to why the brother who’s not destined to be king chose self-imposed exile in California, over active Windsor duty.

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