Bryony Gordon, a close friend of Prince Harry and a mental health advocate, described the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as an “ordinary couple” in an “extraordinary” situation. She noted, “They are a pretty ordinary couple existing in an absolutely extraordinary situation.”
Gordon, who has known Prince Harry for nearly ten years, shared her thoughts with the Daily Mail in honour of his 40th birthday. Reflecting on her visit to the couple, she mentioned leaving with a jar of their homemade jam, which she misplaced in a taxi. Somewhere in Los Angeles, a cab driver now has one of the first batches of American Riviera Orchard’s produce.
People often feel “disappointed” when they learn about the couple’s everyday lives, Gordon observed. “There are no airs or graces with them,” she said. “Their primary aim is to protect their children from an increasingly digital world that delights in highlighting the worst in people.”
Despite their fame, Harry and Meghan strive to do their best, Gordon highlighted. “A world forgets that no matter how high-profile a person is, they’re just doing their best, like everyone else,” she noted. “This is not what people want to hear, but it is what I’ve found, time and time again.”
Prince Harry is set to return to the UK at the end of September for the WellChild Awards in London. He will attend the event alone, acting in his role as a patron of the charity that supports seriously ill children and young people in the UK. “I am once again honoured to attend this year’s WellChild Awards celebrating the remarkable courage and achievements of children living with complex medical needs,” he stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does Bryony Gordon describe Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
She describes them as an ordinary couple in an extraordinary situation.
What did Bryony Gordon receive from Prince Harry and Meghan?
She received a jar of their homemade jam.
Why do people feel disappointed when they hear about Prince Harry and Meghan’s lives?
Because their day-to-day lives are ordinary and lack the glamour people expect.
What is Prince Harry’s main goal regarding his children?
He wants to protect them from an increasingly digital world.
Why is Prince Harry returning to the UK in September?
He will attend the WellChild Awards in London.
