The Atlantic
In Britain, hypocrisy is the killer charge, the worst sin of all. ........And here we arrive at Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of
Sussex, who have announced that they are stepping back as senior members
of the royal family, taking on fewer duties while continuing to “fully
support” the Queen. The pair will split their time between Britain and
North America in order to pursue more “cause-driven activities” and take
greater control over their public engagements.....Another problem the pair appear not to understand is their desire to be progressive—but
seemingly without the controversy and criticism that comes from taking a
stance on issues of public debate. At heart, it’s unclear whether Harry
and Meghan realize being progressive is not an apolitical act. .........In Britain, royalty and politics are not supposed to mix. The monarchy
has a defined constitutional role as the “dignified” branch, symbolizing
the state through ceremony and duty; the government as the “efficient”
branch, running the country by passing laws through Parliament, which is
elected. The two cannot mix. One is apolitical and unifying, the other
political and inherently divisive."
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