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Barnard's avatar

"His upbringing did not equip him for any endeavors other than being a prince or a soldier. It’s not like he has great coding or other skills he could deploy in business or another productive endeavor. "

If Harry was truly interested in doing something useful with his life, several other royals could help him along in that process either directly or as an example to follow. His uncle, Prince Edward (also a spare) ran a media company for years and has mostly stayed out of controversy. Several of his first cousins have had jobs where we can assume they are at least contributing something useful to their employers. Harry himself was setup to do charity work by the family and was doing it prior to getting together with Meghan. Also, Charles was a callous husband and father, but Diana was no saint either, no one can argue she was faithful to their marriage with a straight face and who knows how many men William and Harry saw go in and out of her bedroom growing up. The media beautification of her after her death has been the biggest negative influence on Harry. It taught him the best way to receive positive attention is to play the eternal victim in public, which is what the Markles are doing now.

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Jonathan Buescher's avatar

It is an interesting comparison when you think of the entitlements of the firstborn son in the Old Testament. It was a big deal. And many younger sons could understand Harry's situation.

But then see how God subverts that standard over and over again by not choosing the oldest: Seth, Shem, Jacob, Joseph/Judah, Moses, David, etc.

But then as Jesus is the true and rightful (and biological) firstborn, but voluntarily gives up his claim and exchanges his birthright with us: those "untimely born."

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