Prince Harry’s High Court testimony has revealed a disturbing side to the tabloids that reads more like a spy thriller than journalism.
He described Mail On Sunday, journalists appeared in remote corners of Africa where no one would know they were there.
These reporters not only covered events, but tracked him and followed his every move.
Caroline Graham stands out in particular. She was supposedly part of the mail surveillance team in Africa and is now the confidant of Thomas Markle, Meghan’s estranged father.
He has gone from following the duke on riverbanks and on hospital visits to obtaining personal details from those closest to Meghan.
If the tabloids can’t get their primary target’s story, they find someone around them who will. It is a strategy designed to obtain information and influence the narrative.
The same person who appeared uninvited in the desert is now inside family homes under the pretext of friendship. Vigilance is made to feel like trust and closeness is made to feel like care. The effect is deeply disturbing.
Harry’s own words “full-blown harassment and constant surveillance” say it all.
These journalists not only report, but they sneak in, get closer and become part of the story.
Caroline Graham’s journey from following Harry in Africa to sitting at Thomas Markle’s bedside shows exactly how the tabloids play the long game.
Royal fans called the situation creepy, noting that Harry seems to attract an unusual amount of attention from female fans.
Others pointed out that, unlike Prince William, he never ended up marrying any of them.
