Comments on: Prince Harry in racist row

By: Laura Tosney

Laura Tosney — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:15:55 +0000

I think, personally, that I can’t believe the media are sucking away at this story like they are! Well, no, I can believe the NoW, the Sun, the Mail and the Express, because there’s nothing they like more than a ‘famous person/Royal slipup’, and there’s nothing they’ll dig more for…hence why we’re now reading about something that happened 4 years ago, was a personal joke between friends and also, your point about it being in the military which is, as people are pointing out, not really an excuse but understandable. I can’t believe it being the story prior to Gaza on the BBC though. That’s just giving it a legitimacy far and above what it deserves.

I admire that Harry seems to want to be far more of a ‘normal guy’ than William does, though as a younger prince he can be allowed more slack. I think it’s great that he really seemed to be enjoying the army. And even though I’m a journalist myself, I think the lengths that the red-tops and middle-sheets go to to get a story on him is hideous, especially when it endangers other people (Such as revealing his place on the frontline of fighting, causing him to be removed due to being a notable target)

Phew – massive comment! ‘Scuse me!

By: dianaburrell

dianaburrell — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:11:57 +0000

LOL, Jenna. Actually, I think Harry has overtaken Wills in the looks dept lately.

Diane, do agree re: the military. Not only was he was incredibly stupid for using such an offensive term but taping himself doing so. What I thought sounded bad was when he said, “Now that’s bad admin.” Was he criticizing his superiors? Making fun of himself (is he this “admin”?)

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:09:41 +0000

I’d say “paki” is more like the N word – really, really offensive . Not that jap and wop aren’t offensive, but they are probably used less these days and are more archaic.

Anyhoo, I agree such words are probably common in the military (which isn’t really excusable, but that’s a whole new topic) but a prince should be held to a higher standard. I’m not a royalist by any means, but the Queen always does her best to be dignified and not to cause offence. Even Andrew and Edward are looking great about now.

By: Jenna Schnuer

Jenna Schnuer — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:09:35 +0000

Oh dear. At times it seems like Harry sits around thinking “well, I’m not the really handsome dashing one. And I’m the extra. Now how can I get some attention?”