IT SUCKED! Harry HUMILIATED As Viewers SWITCH OFF His ITV Interview: 'No One Watches It'

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In recent months, the ongoing tensions between Prince Harry and the rest of the British royal family have continued to play out in the media. A new development in this saga emerged with Harry's comments in a recent ITV documentary where he suggested that the royal family did not do enough to support him in his battles against the British tabloids. However, many argue that Harry's version of events conflicts with the historical record and that his continued public airing of grievances is damaging both his reputation and the prospect of mending relations with the royals.

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The controversy began when Prince Harry stated in the ITV documentary that it would have benefited him if the royal family had united together to confront negative press coverage from the British tabloids. However, this assertion was called into question by many who pointed out that in fact, other members of the royal family, particularly Prince William, have taken proactive steps to challenge unethical media practices in the past. William played a crucial role in exposing the phone hacking scandal at Rupert Murdoch's News of the World tabloid, which ultimately led to the Leveson Inquiry into British press standards and practices. 

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The Leveson Inquiry, chaired by Lord Justice Leveson, launched a comprehensive investigation into the conduct of the British press that was initiated in 2011 as a result of the phone hacking scandal. The inquiry uncovered widespread illegal activity and resulted in significant reforms to British media law as well as the prosecution of those responsible. By alerting law enforcement about the phone hacking, William underscored the royal family's commitment to holding the media accountable - a commitment that seems to contradict Harry's assertion that they did not take action in response to negative coverage.

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While Harry did receive compensation after a high court judge ruled that several tabloid stories about him were based on invasions of his privacy, some argue this does not negate the steps others in the royal family have taken. Beyond William's role in the phone hacking scandal, it's also worth noting that Prince Charles has been outspoken against distortive media reporting in the past. As such, Harry's suggestion that the royals did nothing presents an incomplete picture according to many commentators and exposes inconsistencies in his narrative.

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In addition, there is a sense from some observers that the British public's patience is wearing thin with Harry's continued complaints about press intrusion years after the fact. During the ITV documentary, many viewers felt fatigue with Harry's narrative of being under constant surveillance as a young royal and began switching off the program or declaring they had no interest in watching. On social media, reactions ranged from frustration to outright refusal to engage with the interview. 

Critics argue this shows the Sussexes' strategy of attempting to continually shape and rewrite their personal history in the media faces growing resistance. While some elements of their grievances may be valid, platforms like Twitter are now actively fact-checking and debunking false or misleading claims, providing an alternative counternarrative. This challenges Harry and Meghan's ability to control the public discourse and perception of events surrounding their decision to step back from royal duties.

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According to sources who spoke with British tabloid Express, Harry's persistence in airing family disputes publicly will only further damage his reputation and hurt chances of mending fences with the royals. They point out that the mantra "never complain, never explain" has guided the royal family's approach to media relations for over 100 years. While privacy issues may be valid topics, constantly dragging other family members into further media storms goes against royal protocol and tradition. 

For any potential reconciliation, it will be important for trust and privacy to be reestablished between Harry and the rest of the family. But as long as he continues criticizing the royals in interviews and public statements, sources say it will prevent meaningful progress from being made. Going forward, experts advise that staying silent and keeping family matters private would better serve Harry's goals of improving relations rather than continually fueling negative press cycles that put further strain on the royal rift.

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In conclusion, while resentment over press intrusion may lingger, Harry's ongoing public narrative presents an incomplete picture and risks further damaging his credibility and reputation according to many observers. If the goal is improved ties with the royal family, discreet resolution built on trust rather than constant media scrutiny seems the wisest approach. But as the Sussexes continue shaping their story in the public sphere, meaningful reconciliation appears as distant as ever. The rift shows no signs of closing so long as airing grievances remains the dominant strategy. Only time will tell if a change of tact can get the process of rapprochement back on track.