I guess by now everyone has read some excerpts from Harry’s memoir, SPARE. It’s amazing that it’s a #1 best seller. The British monarchy is an outdated institution. For 1,000 years, it’s been assumed that the oldest son of a dying king was qualified to take over his Dad’s job, and do whatever kings are supposed to do. Which seems like a pretty flimsy premise. Would the oldest son of every cardiologist automatically qualify as a heart surgeon? Does a Kentucky derby winner stud breed a champion with every mare? As far as I can see, the British obsession with the monarchy is much ado about nothing.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Harry's memoir reveals the monarchy's many flaws

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING IN UK. Prince Harry’s memoir, SPARE, exposes the frailty of the monarchy.

One episode in the book exemplified the trivial pursuits of the monarchy. Pregnant Princess Kate forgot something and American wife of the Spare jokingly attributed it to baby brain. Kate, being an uptight future queen, did not brush this off or take it in stride. She and the Prince of Wales decided this was a major insult that called for a formal confrontation at their home, after inviting Meghan and Harry for tea. Kate might have vented to her husband , but did they really need to make a mountain out of a molehill ? And when Meghan tried to explain, did William have to stick his finger in her face? Much ado about nothing

The monarchy is probably super touchy because they’re aware that their very livelihood is based on a scientifically invalid premise. They’re scared to death it’s finally going to dawn on the British taxpayers that the whole thing is a hoax. They’re frantically trying to maintain their image, even if it means playing games and planting stories with the British tabloids. It must be nerve wracking to think your very existence depends upon the whims of yellow journalists and muckrakers.

I don’t know what’s going to happen to Harry and Meghan in California. They may run out of steam after awhile, but I hope they achieve some sort of stability for their children. As far as re uniting with Harry’s toxic family-why would they want to?

As Tolstoy once wrote,” happy families are all alike; unhappy families are unhappy in their own way. ” Witnessing the funeral ceremonies after the death of Queen Elizabeth, we saw many signs of a royally dysfunctional family. For example:

King Charles’ facial redness suggests some type of medical problem. The most common cause of ruddiness is rosacea which can be triggered by sun exposure, heat, stress, alcohol, or medicines prescribed for blood pressure. Hopefully, it’s nothing more serious, but he doesn’t present a picture of vibrant health. .

Queen Consort Camilla’s face is wrinkled as a Slovenian peasant. Most 70 year old women who’ve led a cushy city life have smoother skin. Does she smoke too much? Go to sun tan parlors? It’s a puzzle. Maybe it’s stress. If her husband is a billionaire, seems like she could easily afford some type of facial treatment like dermabrasion or retinol. If she lives as long as Queen Elizabeth, she’s going look like a scary old hag unless she gets some help. Hopefully, by then, she’ll have ditched the brassy yellow hair.

A ROYALLY DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY WAS on full display during the Queen's funeral. — A ROYALLY DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY WAS ON FULL DISHPLAY DURING THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL.

Princess Anne wearing a military uniform when she’s never actually served in the military. The media raved that she looked like a powerful woman in her uniform.. Personally, I thought she resembled a World War II comic book character . Let’s face it, pulchritude is not her long suit. Dressing like a man didn’t do much for her looks..

Prince Andrew, accused sex addict and friend of notorious sex offender Epstein. His Mom spent 16 million dollars settling a lawsuit claiming he solicited the services of an underage woman. He’s pretty well toast right now as far as the public is concerned, and from the expression on his face, I think he knows it. . Maybe he ought to start his own business, or head off to America..

Prince Harry looking totally disgusted the entire time.. First , he had to wear a morning coat like his disgraced uncle Andrew,. Then, His Dad maybe had a few Scotch whiskies that night and decided, hey, we’ll let Harry wear his uniform after all. Then, the next day, they changed their mind, and once again had him back in a dark suit . And Harry wouldn’t even sing “God Save The King.” He was probably thinking his Mom would be alive today if she hadn’t been messed over by the old man.

The ongoing feud between brothers, William and Harry. They kept their distance from one another, and you didn’t see much eye contact. Doesn’t look like they’ll get together over the holidays.

Young Prince George pinching his royal sister, hard enough to make her cry. Aggressive behavior in a 9 year old calls for some serious counseling. Why is little George so hostile? Kate and William better get this straightened out before he reaches puberty.

The turnout for the Queen’s funeral procession was impressive. You have to give her credit for putting up with a lot over the years, and keeping a stiff upper lip. I guess that’s what the English are known for. Now that she’s gone, you wonder how long the monarchy will last.