Prince Harry, the former Duke of Sussex, has traded his royal credentials for a life of glamour and fame in sunny California.
However, even in the glitzy world of Hollywood, life isn’t always as bright as it seems. The latest scandal involving Harry reveals that he is upset over his ranking in Harper's Bazaar's list of the most handsome men. Yes, that’s right—Harry has a grievance, and it’s not about global issues or familial disputes; it's about his position in a beauty contest.
Imagine the royal frustration when Harry discovered he was ranked 25th. What’s a former prince to think when he finds himself outshone by iconic figures such as Cary Grant, Steve McQueen, and even the legendary James Dean, the rebel icon who has been gone for nearly 70 years? According to royal expert Neil Sean, Harry anticipated a more favorable ranking, perhaps a spot higher up the list that would reflect his royal charm and appeal. After all, he and Meghan had generously granted Harper’s Bazaar exclusive interviews and positively glowing write-ups, even allowing the magazine to accompany them on their royal tour of Colombia. You would think that level of collaboration would secure Harry at least a top-10 position, but alas, that was not the case.
In a rather embarrassing turn of events, Harry found himself significantly lower in the rankings, overshadowed by Hollywood titans of yesteryear who, let’s not forget, don’t even need to pose for photographs anymore since they’re no longer alive. The logistics are simple: Harper’s Bazaar can utilize free images of these handsome, iconic stars, while living celebrities like Harry and Bradley Cooper require recent, and therefore costly, photographs. It’s a sobering reality of modern celebrity culture—being alive and photogenic comes with a hefty price tag, and that’s why Harry landed further down the list.
Unsurprisingly, Harry is not pleased. Sources indicate that he had expected a better showing, particularly given Harper's Bazaar's previous eagerness to praise him and Meghan. However, when it comes to being ranked among Hollywood’s greats, it appears Harry was left in the dust by a stock photo. The magazine opted for a basic image of the Duke and called it a day—no special treatment for royalty here.
While one might dismiss this handsome ranking as trivial, it’s essential to understand the high-stakes nature of celebrity image management. This is a list where securing the top position can catapult one to unprecedented levels of fame or at least keep them in the tabloids for another week. For Harry, a disappointing 25th place feels more like a royal demotion than a badge of honor. The very notion that a former royal, now dedicated to activism and media, could be so concerned about his standing in a beauty contest is both ironic and somewhat tragic.
Moreover, Harry’s frustration isn’t just about his placement; it extends to the system that resulted in it. According to insiders, the ranking is surprisingly rigged. Much like the glittering world of awards ceremonies and rankings, the most handsome list isn’t as organic as it may appear. The prince has discovered, somewhat painfully, that even in Hollywood's superficial realm, you can’t always buy your way to the top. Sometimes, you must accept your fate, which might include being overshadowed by the images of deceased legends.
Ultimately, Harry may need to console himself with the fact that he made the list at all. In a world where even beloved staples like traditional pie and mash in London are under threat of extinction, it’s a small miracle that he remains a topic of conversation, handsome or not.
