A Right Royal Podcast returned with a fresh episode this week, featuring hosts Andrea Caamano and Emmy Griffiths alongside royal commentator Robert Jobson and HELLO!’s royal editor, Emily Nash.
This time, the group unpacked the fallout from Prince Harry’s headline-making BBC interview—and how the Sussexes quickly shifted gears to recover.
The interview, in which Harry opened up about his strained relationship with King Charles, drew mixed reactions and, according to Jobson, didn’t land the way the Duke had hoped.
A Strategic Reset
In the days and weeks that followed, Harry and Meghan were seen celebrating their seven-year wedding anniversary and attending high-profile concerts, including shows by Beyoncé and James Taylor. These appearances, Jobson said, were not coincidental.
“It’s really interesting to me that we saw a very quick succession of upbeat moments,” Jobson noted. “Moments that showed the couple together, looking happy—and they needed that.”
He described the original BBC interview as “a very knee-jerk reaction” that likely left Harry with some regret. According to Jobson, the Sussexes’ public outings were a deliberate attempt to steer the narrative.
“The interview didn’t have the impact they’d hoped for. So they’ve gone out and created moments—opportunities to be seen in a positive light—and I think that was absolutely the only move they could have made,” he explained.
A Calculated Shift in Tone
Emily Nash echoed the sentiment, suggesting the Sussexes’ appearances were carefully curated to refocus public attention. The podcast panel agreed that while the interview may have backfired, the couple’s response showed a savvy understanding of media cycles and public perception.
The takeaway? For Harry and Meghan, turning the page after a controversial moment required more than words—it took a well-timed dose of joy, visibility, and control over their image.
