Is Prince Harry right about the monarchy?

PRINCE HARRY says none of the royals wants to be King or Queen (Mail). I have the utmost respect for the Queen and Prince Philip, but the younger generation are happy to accept all the trappings, yet still want the same freedoms as ordinary people. Whom do we have to thank for this? Princess Diana. That said, I always felt it was wrong to expect a 12-year-old boy to walk behind his mother’s coffin. It has clearly left its mark on Prince Harry.

MADELINE BATES, St Helier, Jersey. they might not want the responsibilities of ruling, but I bet the young royals wouldn’t give up the lifestyle. I don’t see Harry having to work as a labourer or Kate as a care assistant for 40 hours a week on the minimum wage.

STEPHEN BIRDS, Bury, Gtr Manchester.

IT MIGHT come as a surprise to Prince Harry that most people find their jobs boring and would love to do something else. However, they don’t have a choice. Harry would do well to remember the perks that come with the job: living in luxurious splendour, education at the best schools and ringside seats at any sporting or music venue.

JANE GRUMMITT, Shavington, Cheshire. HARRY and William have done a lot of soul-searching and evaluating of the events that have shaped their lives. Perhaps in view of this they have not always seen the best side of the institution into which they were born. they are in a unique position to change things, because however unfair it may seem on paper, the monarchy works. In the right hands, it is a great force for good.

DIANE SILVA, Lytham, Lancs. BEHIND Harry I imagine Prince Charles jumping up and down, waving his arms and shouting: ‘Me! Me! I want to be King!’ MAUREEN COVEY, Farnham, Surrey.