The Sussexes’ appeals for privacy are at glaring odds with their public conduct
SIR – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex went to California to avoid the public glare and live a quieter life. To me, however, it appears they have done nothing except court publicity ever since.
I am fed up with Prince Harry’s endless complaining. Members of the Royal family are born into a life of privilege and, in return, have a duty to serve – a reasonable quid pro quo, given that many people in Britain are struggling to put food on their table or a roof over their heads.
If the Sussexes are not prepared to give up their titles and advantages, they should be stripped of them.
Ailsa Jobson
Barnardiston, Suffolk
SIR – One is always sorry for those involved in family disputes and unhappiness.
However, it is hard to feel much sympathy for someone born into great privilege who has claimed that he wishes to leave behind the trappings of being a member of the Royal family, yet uses his position for financial advantage and to traduce the reputation of his family.
Thank goodness he is the second son of our King. Were he heir to the throne, his behaviour – present and past – would not bode well for the future of the monarchy.
Jonathan Mann
Gunnislake, Cornwall
SIR – I was dismayed to learn that Prince Harry has revealed in his book, Spare, how many members of the Taliban he killed in Afghanistan (report, January 6).
My father was a veteran of D-day; as a gunner in the Royal Artillery he served in Africa and Sicily. I was an inquisitive child and, while playing with his campaign medals, asked him if he had killed any Germans – to which he responded with a dignified silence.
Like my grandfather, who served in the First World War, he never talked about his time fighting (though often had an amusing anecdote to tell). As a family we were very proud of them both. They knew when to speak and when to stay quiet.
Gillian Taylor
Halstead, Essex
SIR – What does Prince Harry want?
Elizabeth Coomber and Fiona Moore
Newbury, Berkshire
SIR – A long time ago I was told to study the hand that points the finger, then asked: “Where are the other three fingers pointing?”
Prince Harry, please note.
Guy Aston
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
SIR – Harry’s fratricidal attack on his genus
Looks mean-spirited and overzealous.
It’s not credible to claim Reconciling’s your aim When you sound so bitter and jealous.
Sir Iain Duncan Smith (Con)
London SW1
SIR – I find it strangely comforting that the Royal family is as dysfunctional as mine.
Marion Best
Crawley, West Sussex