**Veteran Journalist Nicholas Wichel Criticizes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle**

Nicholas Wichel, a seasoned journalist with 25 years of broadcasting experience, recently shared his criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as he prepares to retire from his illustrious career.

Throughout his time in front of the camera, reporting extensively on the royal family, Wichel honed his skills and gained a deep understanding of royal affairs.

However, a significant incident occurred during a live broadcast outside Buckingham Palace in May 2019 when he announced the arrival of baby Archie.

This unexpected hiccup sparked online speculation about his well-being and drew unfavorable remarks from then Prince Charles.

In an article penned for the Sunday Times ahead of his retirement, Wichel delved into his perspective on the broadcast mishap, which he described as the lowest point in his 48-year career.

Standing in front of a live TV audience, Wichel acknowledged that the incident was somehow linked to Prince Harry and Meghan, hinting that his lack of interest in their story may have played a role.

Reflecting on the moment, he candidly admitted, “I was tired.

You need to psych yourself up to stand there and do that, and I hadn't.

I was complacent.

You can't afford to be complacent about live television because, as I demonstrated in front of however many million people, it can turn around and bite you.”

Despite receiving support from the public and fellow actors who shared their own stage mishaps, Wichel confessed that he couldn't bring himself to watch the incident replayed, as it significantly shook his confidence.

He also delved into the chaotic birth of Archie, highlighting deviations from royal protocols and rumors suggesting a surrogate birth based on a peculiar announcement on Kensington Palace's website.

The announcement, which remained online for hours before being removed, fueled speculation of a hack, a claim that Wichel found unusual given the lack of similar incidents before or since.

Wichel didn't hold back when critiquing Prince Harry's recent attacks on the British media, labeling them as paranoid and misguided.

He suggested that Harry and Meghan should adopt a more resilient approach and leverage the media rather than criticizing it.

Wichel believed that had they been more patient and less adversarial towards well-meaning individuals, they could have achieved more within the royal family.

Dismissing rumors of Buckingham Palace's initial opposition to Harry and Meghan, Wichel noted sincere efforts made by the palace to accommodate the couple's needs, attributing any difficulties to a clash of cultures and suggesting that Harry might not have been suited for his royal role.

Critically analyzing Harry and Meghan's fixation on media portrayal, Wichel deemed it unhealthy and argued that their excessive preoccupation with public image was causing them to miss out on valuable opportunities.

By emphasizing the importance of resilience and cooperation with the media, Wichel implied that the couple's approach could hinder their potential progress.