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Kevin Maguire

Role at the time: Journalist speaking on Good Morning Britain

Condemned

Responding to

Charles’s public clarification of Harry and Meghan’s royal limits was justified.

There was no need to do this.
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Rejects the communication method. Acknowledging the Sussexes’ previous conduct does not dilute his criticism of publication.

Kevin Maguire criticizes public royal letter (opens in a new tab)14:05–14:45; exact excerpt at 14:20; further context 15:25–16:29

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