Richard Fitzwilliams

“It is simply impossible to anticipate the way this may go. It is only clear that, whatever their motives and mistakes, the Sussexes are news whatever they do. That strengthens their hand because it gives them a very high profile. This has nothing to do with the rights and wrongs of any issues involved,”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18

Fitzwilliams said the Sussexes' ability to generate news strengthens their hand regardless of their motives or mistakes.

“The King’s letter restated the facts without giving them much of a chance to 'clarify' things. It was clearly intended as a slap on the wrist and evidence that the King didn’t trust them. Unfortunately, nothing is going to stop matters becoming a circus, with royal engagements overshadowed by what they get up to,”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18

Fitzwilliams said the king's letter was intended as a slap on the wrist and evidence that the king did not trust Harry and Meghan.

“The current situation with the King’s letter about their status and the Sussexes response is a total mess. The raising of the security issue which, in the Sussexes view, is a further example of the risks they face, was, in fact, highlighting the incompetence on their part as no proper recce [reconnaissance] has been done during term by their team,”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18

Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that the situation around the king's letter and the Sussexes' response is a total mess.