Prince Harry Interview Coverage on Radio 4’s ‘Today’ Featured ‘Lapse in Usual High Editorial Standards’ by Not Challenging ‘Establishment Stitch-Up’ Claim, BBC Says

variety.comPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

The article raises questions about the BBC’s coverage of Prince Harry’s interview, where he criticized the outcome of his UK security case as a " establishment stitch-up." The BBC later clarified that it failed to adequately challenge claims of his interview being influenced by royal family dynamics and called its handling of the story a lapse in editorial standards. Meanwhile, Prince Harry expressed his disappointment with the court’s decision to uphold his security measures after stepping back from royal duties, stating he likely won’t return to the UK permanently due to ongoing safety concerns.