No Throne For Young Man
Prince Harry’s 30th birthday was unsurprisingly the centre of attention for all the media in the UK and the Commonwealth. CBC made no exception and joined the congratulating choir by releasing a short documentary on this occasion. This film is a brief biopic which shows Prince Harry from a baby buggy to a cabin of attack helicopter in Afghanistan. It includes the Prince’s ups and downs such as charity activities for sick children in Africa and wounded soldiers in the UK, teenage cannabis consumption and pool parties in Las Vegas. The main tone of the documentary falls down to showing Prince Harry as a down-to-earth guy, always ready to help others, a free spirit with a kind heart. In spite of the fact that I, as a monarchist, genuinely enjoyed watching this video, I regret acknowledging that Prince Harry has achieved His Highness’ glass ceiling in the royal career.
First of all, the prince is fifth in line to the throne. Moreover, the modern medical science is going to put other Diamond Jubilees on the conveyer belt. It is unfortunate that unlike Harry Potter -- referenced to in the film as well -- Prince Harry does not possess miraculous powers to be pushed to the next game level. I wish it was possible for us to see the prince in the role he was prepared for, that of a king in a coequal European state. Since there are no “bachelor” states for our royal bachelor in Western Europe --they are either dependents of the UK or firmly controlled by their own establishments-- the best candidate is certainly Russia. Historically, there was a precedent with Catherine the Great, who came to the Russian throne from Germany similarly to Prince Harry’ German ancestors’ arrival to England. Moreover, His Highness has direct family relation to Romanov dynasty. I believe it would be beneficial for both parties. The prince would obtain a golden opportunity to found an independent kingdom and apply His potential to the utmost. Currently, Russia is still going through the development stage and unstable borders; therefore, Prince Harry’s military experience would be of great value. The new king would be very popular and complementary to the Russian mentality, even the prince’s Las Vegas partying would add him points.
Russia in its turn would obtain a legitimate head of state who would attract a part of the Old money, highly experienced professionals in the military, finance, etc. Such leadership combined with Russian resources, both human and natural, would help the state to return its position in the First World.
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