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Prince Harry discusses the "invisible contract" between the royal family and the British tabloids, suggesting the family is terrified of the media turning on them. He notes the lack of support from the monarchy regarding racially charged coverage and "colonial undertones" in the press. The hosts suggest the media and the royals have a symbiotic relationship necessary to maintain the illusion of the monarchy.
CNN's Don Lemon argues that the British monarchy is inherently built on a racist structure of heredity and caste. He dismisses the surprise over the royal family's alleged racism, stating that privilege allows people to ignore racism until they are directly confronted by it. The hosts critique Lemon for "copping out" for Prince Harry while attacking white women on social media.
The media portrayal of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is analyzed as a modern subversion of the "handsome prince" archetype. The hosts suggest the narrative frames Harry as subservient and Meghan as the "Superwoman" in charge, which serves to undermine the traditional patriarchal structure of the monarchy. This is viewed as a "headshot" for both nationalism and patriarchy.
