Prince Harry’s misguided attack on the press

It had all been going so well. Coverage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s tour to South Africa kicked off with footage of them dancing, before moving on to feature their work promoting the importance of gender equality in education and the horror of violence against women. We’ve been treated to rare pictures of baby Archie being introduced to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. And who doesn’t love a cute baby – especially one dressed in £14.99 chain store dungarees? So right on, but so relatable. We know all this because the press have been there, dutifully on message, diligently recording every royal smile.

And the reward for this slick, glossy loyalty? Prince Harry has now made a no-holds barred attack on ‘this specific press pack’. His lengthy statement has been widely described as ‘unprecedented,’ with even royal biographer Penny Junor arguing it is ‘an over-emotional and somewhat ill- advised outburst’. Harry’s fury was timed to coincide with the announcement that Meghan is taking legal