An ugly truth perhaps underpins Harry and Meghan’s plans for 2022, with conventional royal notions of duty again appearing to play second fiddle to dollars.
As the Queen prepares to mark her 70th year on the throne and the family rally round her in support, it seems that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have an agenda all of their own.
Like the rest of the family, Harry and Meghan will spend much of this year appearing in public, supporting worthy causes and fulfilling engagements packed into their busy schedules.
With at least two overseas tours in support of his charities and a host of star-studded events already in the diary, you could be forgiven for asking what has changed for Harry.
But the reality is, Meghan and Harry are now set on a collision course with the Palace as they promote themselves – and their bank balance – in America.
As the day-to-day duty of royal life grinds on for William, his brother is able to cherry-pick the offers and negotiate the terms of his and Meghan’s involvement.
Even the threat of being frozen out of the official Jubilee celebrations in June seems to have done little to persuade them to put their ambitions on hold.
Sources close to the power couple insist the duke and duchess ‘have a busy year ahead’ and plan to press on regardless of fears they are inflicting lasting damage on the monarchy.
In good spirits
Denne historien er fra January 24, 2022-utgaven av WOMAN - UK.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra January 24, 2022-utgaven av WOMAN - UK.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
The benefits of waking up early
I can almost feel my daughters rolling their eyes at the thought of me writing about the joys of waking up early.
'Rylan makes me MILLIONS!
The presenter talks about his love life, professional success and his alter ego
GATSBY
He needed a home, but was Maria barking to even consider taking him in?
My mindset MAKEOVER
After losing 4st, the future is bright for Hazel James
Eat more WEIGH LESS
Feel fuller while losing weight with our exclusive plan from Slimming World
Autumn tricks YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stop cold, dark nights disturbing your sleep with these expert cheats
'HARRY WILL NOT BE BACK'
Reports of Prince Harry wanting to return to the UK and royal duties are, I’m told, ‘completely wrong’.
'I'M HONOURED to still be part of Strictly'
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke on the hit show and why he'll never retire
Would you keep CANCER A SECRET?
Model Elle Macpherson revealed she kept her battle with the disease hidden - we find out why many others choose to do the same
'Ruth has handled the split WITH DIGNITY'
Coleen Nolan on grief, supporting Ruth Langsford through divorce and moving in with boyfriend Michael Jones