Duke of Kent’s Memoir Contradicts Prince Harry’s Feeling of Being Trapped

In a surprising revelation, the Duke of Kent, Queen Elizabeth II's cousin, has contradicted Prince Harry's famous comment about feeling trapped within the royal system.

The Duke, in his new memoir titled “A Royal Life,” shares his perspective on being a member of the royal family and expresses that he never felt locked into a system that was operating against him.

This contradicts Prince Harry's statement that he felt trapped, just like the rest of his family.

The Duke of Kent's memoir is significant as it marks the closest account from a royal family member to document Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year-long reign.

It is already being compared to Prince Harry's upcoming memoir, which is set to be published later this year.

When announcing his book, Prince Harry stated that he was writing not as the prince he was born, but as the man he has become.

Prince Harry stepped down from his role as a full-time working member of the royal family in 2020, along with his wife Meghan Markle.

Since then, he has spoken about the challenges they faced within the monarchy.

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey last year, both Harry and Meghan expressed feeling trapped within the royal firm, and they believed other family members felt the same way.

Harry admitted that he didn't realize he was trapped until later, emphasizing that the system had trapped him and his family.

However, the Duke of Kent, who is the Queen's first cousin and the son of her uncle Prince George, shares a different perspective in the prologue of his memoir.

He highlights that he has always felt differently about his royal role and considers supporting the Queen to be the most important aspect of his life.

The Duke has been close to the Queen since childhood, with only a ten-year age gap between them.

When Prince Philip retired in 2017, the Duke was asked to accompany the Queen on some of her engagements.

Currently aged 86, the Duke of Kent resides with his wife, Catherine, at Kensington Palace.

Interestingly, they were once next-door neighbors to Prince Harry and Meghan, who lived at Nottingham Cottage.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent were also invited to attend Harry and Meghan's wedding at Windsor Castle in 2018.

In other news, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing accusations of disregarding an important lesson from the Queen.

Royal expert Daniela Elza criticized the couple for speaking about their royal life with Oprah Winfrey, stating that the 95-year-old monarch finds strength in silence, a virtue unknown to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Elza further argues that their repeated airing of family issues has only resulted in a PR setback.

During Meghan's interview with Oprah in 2021, she revealed that she had experienced mistreatment and racism within the institution.

Meghan disclosed that there were concerns about her unborn son Archie's skin color and that he would not be given a title or security.

This revelation sparked widespread controversy and shed light on the challenges faced by the couple during their time as senior royals.

While Prince Harry and Meghan expressed their respect for the Queen during the interview, it seems they missed an important lesson about the power and dignity of silence that Her Majesty could have taught them.

The ongoing public discussions about their experiences within the royal family have generated significant attention but may have come at a cost to their public image.

As the Duke of Kent's memoir contradicts Prince Harry's sentiments, it adds another layer to the complex dynamics within the royal family.

Each member seems to have their own unique perspective on their roles and experiences, shaping the narrative in different ways.

The publication of both memoirs will undoubtedly provide further insights into the inner workings of the monarchy and the personal journeys of its members.