This sums it up nicely, I think. The British Royal Family are representatives of the Crown in a constitutional monarchy and the Crown represents each and every person in its realm. To offer opinions and to be political would mean that the Crown becomes partial to some of the people and excludes the other and then it loses its meaning and its purpose and stops being something important to each and every human soul that is part of what is known as the United Kingdom. Notice the word "united". Its the Crown that holds meaning as the British Royal Family passes through generations with births, marriages and deaths. The British Royal Family upholds the traditions of ages past that the Crown represents. Its both anachronistic and relevant at the same time.
On the lighter side, I'm reminded of a man that, four years ago around this time, wrote to HM, The Queen with a request to please take us back. Now, mind you, I see the Queen of the UK as being the most top notch, iconic example of what diplomacy is and what dedication she has to the Crown and *why* she has such dedication to the Crown but I can't help but think that the UK has it right. An apolitical Head of State with the utmost skills in diplomacy.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...-of-the-us-because-presidential-a6697661.html
As much as Harry and Meghan have "found freedom" in their new lives, I do think and honestly believe that Meghan, using "The Duchess of Sussex" title when blatantly appearing to be "woke" and "political" is stepping into a hornet's nest. She may still be part and parcel of the "royal" family but to me, she's degrading exactly what happens when someone "of note" goes rogue. It doesn't end well. As time passes, she's sure to be looked at by the UK (if not already), the USA and the history books very comparable to "The Duchess of Windsor". One thing in Wallis' favor though, she never attempted to make her mark on the world stage and then again, neither did David. They lived their hedonistic lifestyle to the hilt out of mind and out of sight.
This period of the pandemic has shown me a lot of things about how Harry and Meghan are starting their new lives. Of course, things probably didn't go according to plan and adjustments had to be made but now that they're in California and "woke", it seems like its Charles and Diana all over again with Diana taking center stage and Charles as her accoutrement. Harry getting to state that he's a "feminist", to me, sounds like he's been coached to "chime" in when needed.
I don't know really where this couple is headed but if I was on their ship, I'd be looking for a life jacket right about now.
BTW: I'm in agreement with the guy that wrote the letter to the Queen. Its an ungodly mess over here and we *need* someone good to sort us all out. [emoji3]