Thread by @GodlessNZ

(1) Thread: The Palace wasn't caught off guard by Meghan and Harry's announcement today.

The royal firm has always known this would happen. It's initial response is about how the decision is being implemented - poorly.

All is well with my Queen and her loyal successors:

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(2) The Queen always knew this would happen, & so did I.

There's a lot of evidence to support my claim, & the predictions I've been making for at least 10 years about Harry Mountbatten-Windsor.

The only surprise to me is how strong the firm is, & it's a pleasant surprise.

(3) If you care about the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and the US, you can thank heavens for the birth of these three adorable children. Their presence protects us from the chance of their uncle succeeding the throne.

The firm doesn't need Harry. He needed the firm.

(4) It's official: Harry is now a brand. He is trying to run off with some of the family silver, in branding terms.

The Queen & her loyal princes won't let him.

That's princes Philip, Charles, William, & perhaps others, too. They'll always get on as a private family though.

(5) I should say, Harry is now reduced to "just" a brand. That is how he has positioned himself, by launching a new website today, and the words chosen to describe the role he wants... but will not be allowed by the firm to get.

sussexroyal.com - emphasis on the com

(6) Like his now-fired uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Harry acts as if he can keep the privileges given by the grace & favor of HM.

As much as she & her successors love him as a grandson, son, & brother, they are in no position to let him drag the firm through the mud.

(7) A note about timestamps. My screenshots show New Zealand time.

It just occurred to me that this drama is playing out in the late evening in the UK. Should have been daytime.

Another miss-step by Harry. Thoughtless and selfish of him to do that.

(8) A note about terminology. I use "the firm" to refer to the British monarchy as an institution and "brand" to refer to the style of Harry's newly-announced approach.

We all have a brand. Harry has made himself *just* a brand now. The firm will always protect itself.

(9) A note about the line of succession.

When the Queen dies, Charles will automatically become King. She does not want to change that, and nor would I.

They & William are all quite happy with their current and future roles. Tradition matters to them.

(10) In other threads I've explained why I support the British monarchy no matter what, and why I believe that the institution will survive. And even appears to be strengthening since the other errant prince was fired a few weeks ago. I am also convinced that Trump is a fan.

(11) It's easy to be fooled by some of the misinformation and disinformation that is spread about the UK, and the British royals.

Like everything, I encourage people to pause & think.
Harry & his boss Meghan support the ailing US Democrat party.

express.co.uk/news/royal/874…

(12) When someone told me the Palace had made this response today, at first I didn't believe him. It seemed out of character but let's read it step by step:

royal.uk/statement-disc…

(13) First, read the initial Meghan and Harry statement for context.

"we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution"

Key words: progressive and within.

Also "charitable entity" further down.

(14) Harry went public to garner public support in his negotiations with the firm. Like everything Democrats do, it will backfire. And neither Meghan or her employee Harry are smart enough to see that.

Going public is incredibly rude to HM, the most popular royal in history.

(15) Something must have happened to push Harry into going public at this time. Some reason he didn't want to wait a bit longer.

IDK what that is but I know we'll find out one day.

The risk of scandal & US investigation is heightened atm. Boris won, Brexit is happening etc.

(16) Harry doesn't get to decide he can be a progressive (socialist) politician "within" the institution. It's one or the other: be loyal to the UK, or abdicate everything & go it alone.

Princess Margaret had to choose in 1955. She'd be screaming at Harry if she were alive.

(17) The Palace statement says:

"Discussions with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage."

Translation: He asked, we said no, and we're still trying to convince him to be a sane adult about this.

(18) "We understand their desire to take a different approach"

Translation: Yes, he's free to ask to rewrite his job description, & we're free to say no. Also reminded him to be nice to his granny & keep it confidential for now. We can't sue him, so relied on his "honor."

(19) "but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through."

Translation: The complicated parts are constitutional, legal, financial, & about public opinion in the UK. We were prepared to negotiate in good faith & still are. But he has given us few options now.

(20) All this sounds remarkably similar to what is happening in the US, doesn't it?

Right now, both countries are ruled by sensible, highly skilled, patriotic men and women. They are constantly fending off insurgents from within and winning against them.

I have no worries.

(21) One final point about the "charitable entity" the insufferable Meghan and Harry are launching.

The Clinton Foundation considers itself a charitable entity. As far as I know, the FBI investigations into it remain open & are progressing well.

express.co.uk/news/royal/120…

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(22) Just, wow.

There is no way back for these two.

Their whole way of doing things is out of step with the public mood rn in the UK, Canada, and the US.

dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7…

(23) New thread here, as more is revealed about this hot mess:

https://twitter.com/GodlessNZ/status/1215764243200397312