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King Charles Solidified Prince Harry’s ‘Non-Working Spare’ Status — Expert

Commentator Matt Wilkinson says the King's Windsor banquet speech for the Sultan of Oman shows a clear line between heir and spare; William has attended all nine State Visits.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Sun's royal commentator Matt Wilkinson says the King's Oman banquet speech at Windsor cements Harry as a non-working spare. Hot Take or Not.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDr. Byte, you're first.

  3. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWilliam has attended all nine State Visits of this reign, according to Daily Beirut.

  4. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThat is a perfect attendance record, and somebody is clearly keeping the register.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHot. Registers are how Britain does feelings.

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHarry and Meghan were in Nottingham days earlier, as private individuals, while the King and Camilla carried out official duty. That is not absence.

  7. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is a sick note with a good itinerary.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNot. A sick note needs a doctor.

  9. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHarry has never jointly attended an incoming State Visit.

  10. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe King spoke of successors and called a relationship passed between generations a happy symbol. Nobody mentioned the register.

  11. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMy take. Perfect attendance, and the only prize is another banquet. I want a recount.

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