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Stephen Bates

The Guardian

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After losing to the Mail, Prince Harry seems doomed to a sad life in California. And he did it to himself

After losing to the Mail, Prince Harry seems doomed to a sad life in California. And he did it to himself

It really hasn’t been a very good week for Harry. Our fifth in line to the throne will retire to Montecito, his gated California fastness – not,...

08.07.2026 6

The Guardian

Stephen Bates

Shamed by the Epstein scandal, riven by infighting: have the UK royals ever been in a bigger mess than this?

04.02.2026 10

The Guardian

Stephen Bates

Psst: wanna buy a new year’s honour? Once it was simple. And now? Well, don’t rule it out

30.12.2025 30

The Guardian

Stephen Bates

Look out! Australia has decided to undutton its culture war pantaloons and give Albo a historic mandate

05.05.2025 20

The Guardian

Stephen Bates

Memo to Harry: megaphone diplomacy isn’t working. You could write to your dad – it only costs a stamp

05.05.2025 20

The Guardian

Stephen Bates