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Something is clearly wrong with the Princess of Wales. These days hospital stays are short because recovery is always easier and safer at home. Our prayers are with the Princess.  The King too, at 75 the plumbing is acting up a bit, a small if unpleasant procedure.  The king has had a healthy life so far.  I am certain that Harry and Megan sent their private wishes to them both. 

Here in America Harry and Megan still make the press every so often, although Ms. Swift seems to have taken over the airwaves of late.  Harry and his wife decided to take a holiday in Jamaica, part of the commonwealth it is well known that both Harry and Megan love the place, Harry when he was much younger in 2012 and is one of Megan's favourite holiday spots.

The press didn't like that they took a holiday.  The Daily Mail and the Express were especially brutal.  So they get invited to the premier of a movie on Bob Marley, as guests of Paramount Pictures.  Harry in a suit and Megan in a black dress.  In a single article, the British press said it all: (1) they met with the "treasonous" prime minister of Jamaica (2) Harry was underdressed, (3) Megan was overdressed, and (4) why were they not in the UK to support the Princess of Wales. 

A few facts:  Harry married a "black" woman (93% of Jamaicans are Afro-Jamaicain), (2) he is actually liked in Jamaica, (3) The firm wants nothing to do with them, in particular The Prince and Princess of Wales.  I think they were long invited to the movie but kept it quiet so that they could enjoy themselves.  Their holidays in Jamaica have been very low-key.

Harry and his wife just provided the UK with the best possible outreach to Jamaica.  But as the Guardian says, once again the United Kingdom's establishment will pry defeat out of the jaws of victory.  


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