Prince Harry appeared to predict the ‘cruel twist of fate’ that would make his work inconsequential in the eyes of public.
In a new column for News.com.au, royal author Daniela Elser rehashed the Duke of Sussex’s interview from 2016, where he hinted at his fall from grace while discussing The Invictus Games.
Speaking to Roya Nikkhah of the Sunday Times, he said at the time: : "There's nothing worse than going through a period in your life where you're making a massive difference and then suddenly, for whatever reason it is - whether it's media or the public perception of you - you drop off. You want to make a difference but no one's listening to you."
"I'm in this privileged position and I will use it for as long as I can, or until I become boring, or until George ends up becoming more interesting,” added Harry.
Elser argued the Spare author has lost his charm way too early on than previously anticipated, noting, “The one thing that Harry clearly feared back then has ended up coming true, only it was not George or his inevitable slide down the line of succession that caused it. This was his own handiwork."
She wrote: "Talk about accidentally manifesting something. Harry, circa 2024, is a man who has 'dropped off'.
"In terms of non-Invictus work, does 2024 Harry still matter as much as 2016 Harry? Does his voice still carry the same sway and reach as far?".
Ms Elser went on: "It's hard to look at the 39-year-old father-of-two now and to not think that the very concern he explained to Nikkhah back in 2016 has ended up coming true..
"Back in 2016, the duke foretold and foresaw that a day would come when he no longer mattered in the same way and to the same degree. If only he knew how right he would accidentally turn out to be,” she concluded.