‘Et tu, Harry?’ The Prince, Meghan Are Sullying the Crown

Shakespeare himself would have a hard time capturing the farcical soap opera that the Sussexes have made of the coming coronation.

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King Charles III, the Queen Consort, Camilla, and Prince Harry following the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022. AP/Martin Meissner, pool, file

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” But what of the head of Charles III, as yet uncrowned? Would the Bard be tempted to take up his quill, in service of his sovereign? Or would Shakespeare pass on the opportunity, professing he doesn’t stoop for soap operas? 

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