So we’re talking about it and what I’ve said about criticizing Harry and Meghan, which I think is pointless but somehow captivating, and this conversation with Charlie Ray, the royal reporter. Charlie, thanks for joining us.
Yes, very well, thank you. Can you explain why they’re there? I feel like this is just another excuse to have a camera shoved in their face?
The second part is certainly true; the camera is always in their face. They’re there because the Vice President of Colombia invited them, and it’s all about online security and children on the internet, etc. Just a question: who’s funding this trip? Colombia is funding it; you know, the country is covering the visit. You wouldn’t expect Harry and Meghan to dig into their own pockets, would you?
Very true, Charlie. The Vice President has said she was inspired by Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary, if you remember. Kamala Harris said that. Oh, that says a lot about Kamala Harris.
Yes, Harry, as you rightly pointed out in your intro, Harry and the truth are two entirely different things. Although I will say that I think it’s right for Harry to mention the dangers of online safety, especially for children. We’ve seen what has happened in the last few weeks as a result of some people on Twitter, now X, making allegations and saying things that may have led to further riots.
But is Harry the right person to clean up the wild west of the internet? No, I don’t think so. I don’t think anyone thinks so. His lack of self-awareness and judgment is glaringly obvious.
Indeed, this is someone who has made a living by creating humorous content, conducting interviews with Oprah and others, and making a lot of money from saying and doing things that have made accusations against their family, mostly about racism, which they later retracted. You’ll remember, Charlie, the rather perplexing interview Harry did a few months ago, where he tried to blame the accusations he and his wife made about racism in the royal family on the press.
Yes, so how can we take him seriously when he blames the press for everything? Also, remember, on this trip that he’s accepted, he’s also trying to prove a point against the UK. Now, the UK will not pay for his police security if he returns to this country, because he says it’s too dangerous to bring his family back to Britain.
So, is Colombia safer? Colombia is ranked 18th in the world for violence and kidnappings. The US State Department advises American citizens not to go to Colombia under any circumstances. The UK Foreign Office advises against traveling to certain parts of Colombia. So what does that say about Harry, who has a very loose relationship with the truth, just like when he talks about climate change and then takes numerous private jet flights?
I wonder if he’s a hypocrite. You can’t say otherwise. Yes, so you know, yes, that’s the criticism because what he says is always contradictory. And as you know, his relationship with the truth is very distant. So, there’s been a lot of talk about his security detail there. Clearly, they’ve discussed that Colombia isn’t exactly Switzerland when it comes to street safety.
I guess the security detail will be quite significant, I suppose, and it will cost a fortune, right?
Yes, indeed, and Harry will have his own private security; he will have brought his own. That will be a small number of people with armed protection. Colombia will be responsible for the rest of the security surrounding any visit. No disrespect to Colombia, but would you really want to leave your security in their hands? I don’t think so.
But speaking of safety, it’s not safe in Britain, but he feels safe in Colombia, surrounded by hundreds of police officers and security personnel, and he won’t be walking down the street unguarded. He certainly won’t be shopping on his own.
So let’s see, of course, I’m sure you know, the hypocrisy is glaring, isn’t it? Why do you think Harry has such a delusional relationship with the truth? Is it his elitism or is something wrong with him? Why does he think he can preach to us about things like truth, facts, climate change, and alleged racism without providing evidence?
Well, to be fair to him, he wasn’t the one who alleged racism, although he did sit there nodding along. His wife was the one who alluded to racism in the royal family, which was quickly dismissed by the royal family.
Harry was once a hero in this country. He did two tours in Afghanistan, he helped set up the Invictus Games. But since meeting Meghan, everything has gone the other way. He’s had a falling out with his family. She doesn’t speak to her family except for her mother. He’s had a falling out with his family and participated in various television interviews and programs, making harsh criticisms of the royal family, his father, his brother, his sister-in-law.
His father and sister-in-law both have cancer, and what he has said in his book “Spare” is quite incredible. The claims that he killed 21 Taliban— that’s not a boast you’d make if you’re in the military, but it’s also a pretty foolish thing to do regarding security.
Yes, because that could potentially alert the Taliban and they might seek revenge. I’m just saying that could happen. Perhaps there will be another Netflix series or book, won’t there, Charlie?
Yes, there will definitely be another Netflix series, I can’t wait, can I place my order? It will be very interesting. And Megan is definitely working with Netflix, she’s working with some charity organization for Netflix, but that won’t be released until 2025, so their money might be running low.
But they’re not short on money; they still have plenty in the bank. Their lifestyle will be very expensive, and they won’t want to dip into that, even though there’s a lot of money Harry inherited from Diana and his mother also left some money. So they won’t want to deplete that.
What do you think they could do next? Honestly, I don’t know what else they could do.
I wish they’d be quiet, but the problem is we’re dedicating a lot of column inches to talking about this trip to Colombia. You and I are discussing it, other TV and radio programs are discussing it. So they’re getting plenty of attention, and they’ll see this as a success in the end.
