‘Always whingeing’: King’s former aide slams Harry & Meghan for playing ‘blame game’

‘Always whingeing’: King’s former aide slams Harry & Meghan for playing ‘blame game’

Author: The Telegraph September 11, 2026 Duration: 29:39

In today’s episode of The Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness speak to Dickie Arbiter, Queen Elizabeth II’s former press secretary, after Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK. Mr Arbiter takes issue with Prince Harry’s claim that Uganda pulled out of the Invictus Games after the King’s letter described them as “private citizens”, and claims the Sussexes are “blaming everybody for their ills”. They also discuss the Duke and Duchess’s recent return to the UK, and ask Mr Arbiter how Prince Harry and Prince William have handled their roles as royals differently over the years. Arbiter also shares his experiences handling press communications for the Palace, and recalls anecdotes involving royal figures such as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the late Diana, Princess of Wales.


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  • Dickie Arbiter reacts to Prince Harry blaming the King's letter about he and Meghan being "private citizens" for Uganda pulling out of the Invictus Games
  • Dickie Arbiter shares anecdotes from his time handling the palace's press communications

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