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Prince Harry has found himself under intense scrutiny after a prediction he made about his future in 2016 eerily came to fruition. The Duke of Sussex, who has been estranged from the Royal Family since stepping down from his royal duties in 2020 alongside his wife, Meghan Markle, is now facing harsh criticism for what one commentator calls his "accidentally manifested" path as reported by BBC News.
In an interview with the Sunday Times in May 2016, Prince Harry discussed the challenges of balancing his royal responsibilities with his personal life. He expressed concern over the possibility of losing public interest and his ability to make a difference. “There’s nothing worse than going through a period in your life where you’re making a massive difference and then suddenly, for whatever reason it is—whether it’s media or the public perception of you—you drop off. You want to make a difference but no one’s listening to you,” he said.
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This candid admission has resurfaced as a poignant prelude to Harry's current situation. Royal commentator Daniela Elser recently revisited these remarks, highlighting the "spooky" accuracy of Harry's fears. In an article for news.com.au, Elser noted that Harry has indeed "dropped off" in terms of public influence and relevance, a scenario he dreaded eight years ago.
“Talk about accidentally manifesting something,” Elser wrote. “Harry, circa 2024, is a man who has 'dropped off'. Call it irony or a cruel twist of fate, but the one thing that Harry clearly feared back then has ended up coming true. This was his own handiwork.”
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Since relocating to the United States, Harry’s achievements outside the Royal Family have been scrutinized for their scale and impact. Despite his continued involvement with the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded veterans he founded in 2014, his other initiatives have not matched the prominence of his royal endeavors. Elser criticized Harry for failing to launch "any large-scale, meaty projects" comparable to the work he did under the royal umbrella.
“Let the record show, all of this work is absolutely valuable and laudable. The sticking point here is scale and impact,” Elser asserted. She questioned whether Harry’s voice still carried the same sway and reach as it did when he was a working royal.
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Since stepping down, Harry and Meghan have faced numerous challenges and controversies, including their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, where they aired grievances about their treatment within the Royal Family. Meghan alleged that a family member had expressed concerns over the skin color of their then-unborn son, Archie, a claim that reverberated across the globe and further strained relations with the monarchy.
Despite their attempts to build new lives and careers in the U.S., including signing lucrative deals with streaming services and launching the Archewell Foundation, public and media interest in their activities appears to have waned. Elser's critique suggests that the couple has struggled to maintain the high-profile presence and influence they once had.
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In light of these developments, Harry’s 2016 interview takes on a prophetic quality. Reflecting on his comments about losing public interest, it seems Harry foresaw the challenges he now faces. Elser concluded, “Back in 2016, the duke foretold and foresaw that a day would come when he no longer mattered in the same way and to the same degree. If only he knew how right he would accidentally turn out to be.”
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