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Prince Harry for Governor-General? Why not throw in a royal variety reality show too

By Vince Hooper - posted Friday, 18 October 2024


Pop culture connections

Since Harry and Meghan are already global celebrities, imagine him bringing his Netflix flair to Kirribilli House. There could be a Governor-General's podcast, where Harry shares tales from the Outback or the latest palace intrigue. Even better, "Keeping Up with the Sussexes: Down Under Edition" could become Australia's biggest cultural export since "Crocodile Dundee."

Local governance satire

We'd also have to prepare Harry for the more bureaucratic aspects of the job. Picture him trying to decipher Australia's tax code or deliver a State Opening speech in Parliament. He could embrace Aussie slang to make it relatable: "Fair dinkum, mates, this budget is as dodgy as a three-dollar note!" Watching Harry navigate local governance would add a whole new dimension, blending diplomacy with good old-fashioned Aussie humor.

Conclusion

So, should Prince Harry become Governor-General of Australia? Why not! It would be an entertaining spectacle that combines monarchy with modernity, celebrity with governance, and satire with sincerity. In a world filled with serious issues, perhaps what we need is a little royal absurdity to lighten the mood. After all, if we're going to have a figurehead, why not make it one who can also dance the Nutbush at the Australia Day BBQ? If nothing else, it would certainly put the "fun" back in "constitutional functions" and give Harry a chance to rehabilitate his royal reputation in the most unconventional way possible. A gift to the State Premiers of this great nation!

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Dr Vince Hooper is an associate professor at the Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia.

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