Today's controversial stories of Prince Harry swearing and threatening reporters is, in my opinion, too far a common occurrence for my liking or comfort.
Harry is the young generation of Royals where the essence of duty, which has spurred his grandmother on through so many personal trials and tribulations and public embarrassment, is missing. It concerns me that Harry is quick to accept the privilege that his position gives him, yet will not take the responsibility that goes with such the privilege.
If you think back to the heady 'Lady Di' days, and then the sheer harassment his mother had to deal with on a day in and day out basis, particularly in the few years before her death, when she was called the most appalling names so she would cry, I do wonder why Harry has such a problem with dealing with the press interest when it's nowhere near as intrusive as what his mother had to put up with in her royal life.
Instead of swearing at reports and making it clear he could 'take them on' wouldn't it be better if he had turned a deaf ear on the remarks that were made and just ushered Chelsy to their car, got in himself and driven off. I am sure, in retrospect, he wishes that is what he had done, rather then challenge the media. If Harry is going to deal with the press interest with aggression time and time again, then he won't be a healthy or happy man.
Obviously, if the press were abusing his girlfriend verbally Harry has a right to be upset but he cannot keep playing up to the media and giving them exactly what they want. And also, Chelsy, if she intends to stay with her Prince, she will also have to get used to the media and the dirty tricks they use to get a reaction, and therefore a more interesting picture.
I don't believe Harry should become a hermit, but is there no places he could go, such as friends houses or trusted venues where he would not be followed like he was on Friday night?
To be honest, I think Diana would be horrified by Harry's reaction to reporters, and if she were alive today I'm sure she would of dragged Harry over the coals for his behaviour. He really does need to accept the media is the downside to the life he lives. What normal 23 year old has the chance to go on luxurious holidays, wears the best clothes and will never have to worry about where his next meal is coming from? Instead of playing the angry victim, Harry should appreciate that. Yes, his girlfriend was being teased by reporters but how many youngsters who are homeless, out of work or are in dire financial straits would be happy to have Harry's problems?
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