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Sir Edward Young blamed for ‘failing to find right role for Meghan’

March 12, 2021
Sir Edward Young blamed for ‘failing to find right role for Meghan’

Robert Lacey is quoted in this Times article following the fall-out from the Oprah Winfrey interview.

The Queen’s closest adviser should bear his share of the responsibility for the crisis facing the royal family in the wake of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, Robert Lacey has said.

“It is absolutely the British taxpayer’s right to know who is running the show so badly.

“The monarchy is the national figurehead, supposed to represent the values of everyone — and to uphold and exemplify the principles of equality and diversity in Britain and around the Commonwealth that the Queen has always championed.

“But suddenly it is under a major challenge which is not now going to go away.

“And the buck stops, as it has always stopped, with the private secretary.”

Sir Edward Young, the Queen’s private secretary, lacked the imagination to find a role for the duchess that she would find fulfilling and that matched her interests, according to Robert Lacey.

The royal family has been beset by accusations of racism since the interview, in which the couple said that a family member expressed concern about how dark their son Archie’s skin would be when he was born. The duchess also said that she was rebuffed when she asked for help when struggling with her mental health.

Read the full article: Sir Edward Young blamed for ‘failing to find right role for Meghan’

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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