The price of Harry and Meghan’s UK return

“Reverse Megxit” might end up costing taxpayers. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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This is the Weekend Edition of Bloomberg Opinion Today, a roundup of the most popular stories Bloomberg Opinion publishes each week based on web readership. New subscribers can sign up here; follow us on Bluesky, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and Threads. Harry and Meghan Are Already Annoying British Taxpayers — Rosa Prince Six years on from their dramatic UK departure, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are returning from California with their two small children. Royal watchers have many questions: Where will they live and where will Archie and Lilibet go to school? What does this say about Harry’s strained relationship with his father King Charles and brother William? And can Meghan forgive William’s wife Catherine after they fell out over whether the latter’s daughter wore tights to Harry’s wedding? Beyond the ardent monarchists, Brits have been more phlegmatic about the latest twist in the Harry and Meghan show. A YouGov poll found that while 21% welcomed the couple’s return and 33% were opposed, a sensible 45% had more pressing things on their minds and didn’t have a view. But there is one aspect of this “reverse Megxit” that plenty of people are annoyed about, with good reason. That’s the possibility, perhaps likelihood, that the overburdened UK taxpayer will now have to pick up the cost of providing security to the peripatetic couple. Read more Scott Lincicome In the US-Canada Trade Spat, Tariffs Are Not the Only Problem Gautam Mukunda Pete Hegseth Fails to Understand Bureaucracy David Fickling The World’s Mountains Are Ticking Time Bombs Mary Ellen Klas A Voter Enthusiasm Gap Is Steering the Midterms Jonathan Levin Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Desperately Needs to Course Correct Andy Mukherjee Ambani’s Succession Plan Confronts a Wildlife Problem More From Bloomberg Opinion Politicians might claim they support central bank independence, but their actions say otherwise. Yet the case for autonomy has never been stronger, Daniel Moss says. Meta has finally been forced to make real changes to protect the millions of young people who use its products. But the real impact of the settlement may lie in what other social media apps do next, Dave Lee says. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh announced a data task force last month, and Kathryn Anne Edwards thinks that’s a missed opportunity as well as step backward. If you’re a fan of Bloomberg News’ Pointed quiz, check out Alphadots, a daily word puzzle with a plot twist. We’re improving your newsletter experience and we’d love your feedback. If something looks off, help us fine-tune your experience by reporting it here. Follow Us You received this message because you are subscribed to Bloomberg’s Opinion Today newsletter. If a friend forwarded you this message, sign up here to get it in your inbox. Unsubscribe Bloomberg.com Contact Us Bloomberg L.P. 731 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 |