Harry, the Prince, may shake up his image, as his strategy of portraying himself as a victim seemingly isn't effective
In the Channel 5 documentary, Prince Harry: My Terrible Year, former Royal secretary Alisha Anderson offered advice to the Duke of Sussex on reinventing his communication style and narrative. Anderson, who did not express any discontent with Harry discussing his life as being difficult, suggested that people were growing tired of hearing about the challenges he faces.
Anderson encouraged Harry to "stop being the victim and start being the hero in the piece." She also advised him to write his own script for future communications, implying that he should take control of his own narrative.
The advice was given in the context of Harry's communication and narrative, and Anderson further suggested that this moment could be a "semi-colon and not a full stop," implying that Harry has an opportunity to reinvent himself moving forward.
Harry, along with wife Meghan Markle and son, Prince Archie, left the Royal Family in 2020 and the couple shared their grievances on television. The couple, now living in California, welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet. In a public statement, Harry and Meghan accused the Royal Family of showcasing racism towards their son.
With this advice, Anderson urged Harry to change his tone of communication in the future, suggesting that he should stop portraying himself as a victim and instead present himself as the hero in his narrative. This could provide a fresh start for the Duke of Sussex and offer a new perspective on his life and experiences.
[1] Channel 5, Prince Harry: My Terrible Year, 2021. [2] The Guardian, Alisha Anderson advises Prince Harry to 'stop being the victim', 2021.
- In the spirit of controlling his own narrative, Prince Harry might consider delving into the realm of entertainment, where he could showcase his experiences and articulate his perspectives beyond the challenging aspects of his life, while simultaneously injecting elements of pop-culture into his public image.
- With the advice from Anderson and a renewed approach to his communication style, Harry can lend his voice to the discourse of celebrities and pop-culture, potentially standing as a beacon of resilience and inspiration in the entertainment industry, going beyond being just a former royal figure.
