Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been branded "insufferable" by television presenter Alex Armstrong, who accused the couple of becoming increasingly out of touch with public opinion. Armstrong made the remarks while appearing on News 24, formerly Sky News Australia, where he discussed the fallout from Harry's failed legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail.

Legal Battle Under Fire

During a segment with presenter Danica De Giorgio, Armstrong argued that Harry's long-running dispute with the British press had become as much about maintaining relevance as it was about seeking justice. "I understand why you may have some bad blood towards the press, but this has dragged on," Armstrong said. "The press in Britain has changed a lot. I believe part of this is to keep himself relevant."

Harry's legal challenge against Associated Newspapers ended in defeat, with the court ruling against his claims of unlawful information gathering. Armstrong noted that most other claimants had settled years ago, while Harry insisted on going to trial. "Most people settled their cases a long time ago. He said he was going to fight it to the end. Well, he fought it to the end and lost. He could have settled and made some money. Maybe that just goes to show how terrible the business acumen between the two of these guys are," he said.

The presenter then took aim at the couple's financial position, joking that Meghan might need to sell "a lot of jam" to cover Harry's legal fees. The remark appeared to reference Meghan's lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, which launched with a range of jams and other products. Armstrong questioned whether the couple could sustain their lifestyle after stepping back from royal duties. "What kind of money is he bringing in? Nothing," he said. "The guy's best cameo recently was on MasterChef Australia because Meghan face-timed him. How insufferable. What a life to live."

A Fall From Royal Favour

Armstrong went on to compare Harry's current reputation with the popularity he enjoyed before meeting Meghan. "They could have lived in palaces. They could have been the most popular royal part of the royal family in Britain. Before he met Meghan, Harry was always the most popular royal here because he was seen as so down to earth and one of us," he said.

He claimed the couple had squandered that goodwill, adding: "He ruined all that. He has bent over backwards for a woman that just wants to see him crumble so that she can take the spotlight. Look how badly it's gone. They're going to be in debt to 50 million quid. Who's paying that?"

The narrative of Harry as a relatable royal was once widely accepted. As a younger son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana, Harry was often the most popular member of the royal family in opinion polls. His military service, charity work with wounded veterans, and his easygoing manner made him a favourite among Britons. After his marriage to Meghan in 2018, however, the couple's relationship with the rest of the royal family deteriorated. In early 2020, they announced their decision to step back as senior royals and eventually relocated to Montecito, California.

Security and the Spare Memoir

The television discussion also focused on Harry's security arrangements during his reported visits to Britain. De Giorgio questioned whether the duke would again seek publicly funded protection. Armstrong responded by referencing Harry's memoir Spare, in which he discussed his military service in Afghanistan and detailed the number of Taliban fighters he killed. "I speak to veterans all the time, and they say that is a no-no. You don't do that. Don't stir up the enemy. We don't glorify our kills. We do what we do for our country. But Harry decided to put that all in a book and then put it in an audiobook and then talk about it on national TV," Armstrong said.

Harry served in the British Army for 10 years, completing two tours of Afghanistan. He trained as a Forward Air Controller and later as an Apache helicopter pilot. The publication of Spare in January 2023 caused widespread controversy, particularly after Harry acknowledged that he had killed 25 Taliban fighters. The disclosure was met with criticism from military figures, but Harry argued that he wanted to be honest about his experiences in order to help veterans and to break the cycle of trauma.

His battle over security has been equally contentious. After stepping back from royal duties, Harry lost his automatic right to publicly funded police protection in the UK. He challenged the decision through the courts, arguing that he remained a high-profile target. In 2024, the High Court rejected his challenge, and he was later refused permission to appeal. The issue remains a source of tension between Harry and the British government.

Financial Pressures and Public Perception

Armstrong's comments about the couple's finances reflect broader questions about the Sussexes' commercial strategy. After leaving royal life, Harry and Meghan signed lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify, and launched the Archewell Foundation. Their production company, Archewell Productions, has released several projects, but a deal with Spotify ended in 2023 after the couple produced only one podcast series. Their Netflix agreement remains active, with upcoming projects including a film adaptation of the novel Meet Me at the Lake.

Meghan's lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard has also drawn attention, with a limited release of jams and plans for a wider range of home goods. The brand has been a focus of tabloid coverage, and Armstrong's "lot of jam" remark was an apparent reference to that venture. The couple's reported debt of £50 million, if accurate, would add further pressure to their attempts to build a sustainable income outside the royal family. However, they continue to benefit from high-profile speaking engagements and media projects.

Political and Public Wrath

The presenter reserved some of his harshest words for the couple's relationship with Britain. "The reality is British people don't want to pay for Harry. We're sick of these grifters. We don't want them here in Britain. They've made their life in Montecito. They wanted to have privacy, but they've done anything but that," he said.

Armstrong suggested that public opinion had shifted decisively against Harry and Meghan. "I think British people have well and truly turned on Harry," he claimed. "He's lucky that the king is offering him a room in Buckingham Palace. When (Prince) William takes over, we know that he's done with Harry. This might be Harry's last bit of redemption, but I don't think it's going to last very long."

De Giorgio agreed with Armstrong's assessment, adding: "I don't think so either. Everyone is done with Mr and Mrs Grifter. They have become tiresome, boring and annoying."

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