Report. The day after the release of the first three episodes devoted to the princely couple, Londoners are torn between sympathy and exhaustion.
By Laure Van Ruymbeke in London
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DIn the Fitzrovia district of central London, a supermarket displays newspapers at the entrance. It’s hard not to be drawn to the glamorous headlines of the British tabloids. “Harry the Nasty”title the sun (“Harry the Wicked”). “Palace angered by attack on Queen’s legacy”, elects Dailymail, which condemns “Megflix” whose agenda is aimed at overthrowing the monarchy. “Stop this royal circus”, he says Glass : Two months after the death of “our Queen”, Harry is “still complaining” and William is “showing his anger again”. “Meanwhile, thousands of Britons have to choose between food and warmth. »
Ben, with gray hair, didn’t take his eyes off him the sun. “I don’t believe what they write. But I read them anyway. He will watch the series and form his own opinion. First three chapters Harry & Meghan Streams on Netflix from Thursday, December 8. The next three will continue on December 15.
“Racism and the Paparazzi”
On this Friday morning, shops, residences and offices on the streets of this district are quieter than usual: Friday is synonymous with teleworking since Covid. But it is not difficult for Londoners to talk about Harry and Meghan: members of the royal family or young or old, everyone has an opinion on the matter.
“I’m almost done, it’s interesting to hear their version. We’ve always known only one,” replied Charlotte, 16, pink blush on her cheeks. She and her friends from fashion school are on break. It doesn’t take more than a minute for everyone to talk at once. “They’re so in love, Harry wanted to protect his family. It’s crazy to see what they went through between the racism and the paparazzi,” Charlotte continues.
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“Yes,” adds Paloma. She had no idea what awaited her when she went out with Harry. “Oh, she knows what she’s doing,” Ellie replies. She loves fame. “How can they ask for privacy and make a Netflix documentary?” I, I won’t,” Lois interrupts flatly. “Probably the only thing that bothers me is the curtsy to the Queen, which Meghan doesn’t know how to do. She could have tried more by learning about our culture,” moderates Paloma. “It’s totally disrespectful,” Lois said.
“Emotionally Overwhelmed”
Rosemary, who is in her fifties, doesn’t want to hear about it. She pulls a market cart and walks slowly. “Why should I see? It is due Trash [des âneries, NDLR] ! All they care about is money. They know how to put on a show. A little further on, two thirty people are having coffee. “My family started this series, they think it’s too Netflix,” notes Jean-Luc (whose grandmother is French). Is it too dramatic? asks Johnny back after seeing the beginning.
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“It was pre-planned and staged. Americans tend to be more emotional. The way Megan talks about her experience, you can tell she’s an actress. But beyond the circumstances, I have sympathy for Prince Harry, for what he’s done and because he stands by his principles, he’s definitely the most “man” of the family. For Megan, her sense of injustice is entirely justified. She was mistreated here. »
Both work in advertising. “One time,” Johnny continued, “Harry came to our office to meet our CEO, one of his former advisors. He went through a small door, the curtains were down. Both of them, along with Meghan, are great at communication and know how to surround themselves with great people. At least everyone else in this case.” They agree.
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