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      October 1, 2017

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Harry and Meghan stir public debate with Oprah interview

March 7, 2021
Harry and Meghan stir public debate with Oprah interview

Robert Lacey quoted in Observer article ahead of the Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah Winfrey.

The anger of public responses in the buildup to Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is a sign of the growing chasm between the generations, say expert royal watchers and social analysts.

“Anthropologically it is so interesting, and that has always been my concern really,” said Robert Lacey, author and royal adviser to Netflix’s hit series The Crown. “In a secular society, they [the royal family] are the closest thing we have to religion. Down the years, they only matter if they matter to people – and clearly they still do. That is why Harry and Meghan are going on primetime television in America.”

Social media, with compelling episodes of The Crown and the sustained popularity of Meghan Markle’s former television show, Suits, mean that younger observers on both sides of the Atlantic feel they are still relevant.

“There is great appeal this time for young people,” added Lacey, who has been writing about the royal family for 40 years. “I’m also enormously struck by the differences between American and British reactions. It’s quite extraordinary how Americans see it solely as a question of the Sussexes ‘finding freedom’. Whereas here we still tend to accept you will be restricted if you are a member of the royal family.”

Read the full article: Harry and Meghan stir public debate ahead of Oprah interview

Robert Lacey is the author of Battle of Brothers: William, Harry and the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult.

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Robert Lacey

Robert Lacey

British historian and writer

Robert Lacey is a British historian noted for his original research, which gets him close to – and often living alongside – his subjects. He is the author of numerous international bestsellers. lege felicter - may you read happily

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Speaking earlier, Robert Lacey said: “Prince Ph Speaking earlier, Robert Lacey said:

“Prince Philip has been such an integral part of our life. Playing such a key role in the life of the nation.

It was no accident that we decided to feature Prince Philip very strongly in the Crown episode about the moon landing – capturing his interests in science and how he came to understand that science can only take you so far. He went on to develop a strong personal religious faith.

He also helped in bringing the monarchy into touch with everyday life in a fresh way. So many of The Queen’s fresh ideas and fresh initiatives came from this remarkable man.

Prince Philip will be remembered for his sardonic smile, hands behind the back, often unfailingly 2 steps behind Her Majesty. Always there in the most supporting sense.”

Photograph from 1972 in Robert Lacey's book Majesty. “Queen Elizabeth was always front, but Prince Philip was always center.”
Posted @withregram • @crownpublishing Did anyone Posted @withregram • @crownpublishing Did anyone else spend their entire Sunday watching the new season of The Crown on @netflix? Because same 😃 If you want even more, check out the official companions, exploring the history behind the earlier seasons. 👑
Thanks to @podsave and @harpercollinsuk for this p Thanks to @podsave and @harpercollinsuk for this photo of Robert Lacey following his chat with @anngripper about his new book #battleofbrothers.
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Battle of Brothers: William, Harry and the Inside Battle of Brothers: William, Harry and the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult. Published on October 15th. 

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In 'Battle of Brothers' Robert Lacey is set to she In 'Battle of Brothers' Robert Lacey is set to shed further light on the relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry leading up to and following on from #Megxit.

Read the exclusive article in @tatlermagazine about Robert's new book which will be published on 15 October.

https://www.tatler.com/article/robert-lacey-battle-of-brothers-prince-william-prince-harry

(Photo: UK cover on the left and US on the right)

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In the forthcoming book Battle of Brothers: Willia In the forthcoming book Battle of Brothers: William and Harry — the Friendship and the Feuds, biographer #RobertLacey will “address the unique and complex relationship at the heart of the royal family’s recent woes,” #battleofbrothers #britishmonarchy #harryandmeghan #williamandkate #williamandharry #bookstagram
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