Veteran Journalist Nicholas Whitchell Criticizes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Farewell Broadcast

In a scathing attack on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, veteran journalist Nicholas Whitchell prepares to retire from his illustrious career.

Whitchell, who has been a mainstay at New Broadcasting House for the past 25 years, recently delivered his final report on the King's message in the Royal Gathering at Sandringham.

Now that he is stepping away from his role, Whitchell feels liberated to express his true thoughts, unburdened by the constraints of being a BBC reporter.

While acknowledging the relentless coverage of Harry and Meghan, Whitchell admits that he finds it tiresome at times.

“We fully reported the split, the biography, and all the other imaginations of it,” he wrote in the Sunday Times.

He recognizes that there has always been a fascination with the soap opera aspects of the Royal Family and the scandalous side of reporting.

However, Whitchell personally does not feel comfortable with this approach, even though he acknowledges its place in the field.

Throughout his career, the 70-year-old journalist has dedicated countless hours to reporting on the Royal Family.

His commitment to his craft has been evident, but even experienced professionals can face unexpected challenges.

During a live broadcast outside Buckingham Palace, while announcing the arrival of baby Archie in May 2019, Whitchell found himself at a loss for words.

He had to hand back to the studio, leading to speculation about his health.

This rare mishap prompted Whitchell to reflect on what happened and share his thoughts in the Sunday Times article.

Whitchell attributes his momentary lapse to a lack of interest in Harry and Meghan.

“That was my single worst moment in 48 years drying up in front of the audience live on TV.

It was about Harry and Meghan, and maybe subconsciously I just wasn't that interested.

Anyone would dry up and be lost for words trying to say anything positive about Harry and Meghan,” he confessed.

The incident garnered support from the public, as well as fellow performers who have experienced similar mishaps on stage.

Despite the outpouring of encouragement, Whitchell admits that he has not been able to bring himself to watch the footage of that moment.

It shook his confidence considerably.

He also raises intriguing questions about the royal birth announcement and the alleged hack on the palace's website, which briefly claimed that Archie was a surrogate.

Whitchell wonders if there was more to the story that commentators and journalists were aware of but could not disclose.

Reflecting on Harry and Meghan's relationship with the royal family, Whitchell believes that the palace should have made more effort to integrate Meghan into their way of life.

He suggests that they should not have granted her a title immediately or allowed her to represent the UK without becoming a citizen first.

Whitchell also criticizes the palace for giving in to her demands for money and status, asserting that they should have stood their ground.

He implies that Harry's influence over the decisions made for his wife and child has had consequences.

As Nicholas Whitchell bids farewell to his distinguished career, he leaves behind a legacy of reporting on the Royal Family.

While acknowledging the enduring interest in Harry and Meghan, he has not shied away from expressing his reservations about their impact and the choices made by the palace.

As the world continues to follow the couple's journey, Whitchell's insights provide a unique perspective on the complexities of royal life and the challenges faced by those tasked with reporting on it.