Royals’ reputation hit by bombshell Oprah interview, but opening Constitution a ‘Pandora’s box,’ say experts

There’s ‘no appetite’ among most Canadian political elites to touch the constitutional amending formula needed to ditch the Crown, ‘because it’s seen as playing with fire and threatening national unity,’ says professor Emmett Macfarlane.
Prince Harry and his partner, Meghan Markle, detailed a candid account of their experiences with the royal family over the last several years in a sit-down with talk-show host Oprah Winfrey.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview delivered a reputational blow to the family occupying Buckingham Palace, but it is unlikely to lead to any constitutional changes in Canada’s relationship with the monarchy, say some royal observers and experts.

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