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They tried. They talked about feelings. But then came the unforgivable sin: Meghan said she was unhappy
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex perform their final engagement as working members of the royal family on Monday. Meghan has a reach that the rest of the family do not: at the Robert Clack school in Dagenham on Friday, the children whooped when she kissed a schoolboy. On Saturday at the Royal Albert Hall she received a standing ovation.
Of course, this is partly Casablanca syndrome – you can love something once it’s only a memory – but for those who care about the survival of the monarchy, she was an asset. She mirrored a younger, more diverse Britain. But it’s too late now. The family have failed the Sussexes. Continue reading...