Pranked by Pretenders: Prince Harry's Phone Call Fiasco with 'Greta Thunberg'
ROYAL ROOKIE MISTAKE: Prince Harry Falls for Russian Prank Call, Revealing Shocking Secrets
In a stunning exposé of royal recklessness, Prince Harry has been caught out by a pair of cunning Russian pranksters who duped him into spilling his deepest secrets on the phone. The bombshell calls, which have left palace insiders reeling, offer a rare glimpse into the young prince's private thoughts and feelings about his family, his marriage to Meghan Markle, and even his views on Donald Trump.
According to historian and biographer Robert Lacey, who revealed the shocking details in his book "Battle of the Brothers," Harry was completely taken in by the pranksters' ruse. On New Year's Eve 2020, he picked up the phone at his Canadian home, believing he was speaking to Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and her father Svante. But in reality, he was chatting with Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, two Russian tricksters with a history of pranking world leaders.
The pair had previously convinced Elton John that they were talking to Putin about promoting gay rights in Russia, but this time their target was the Duke of Sussex. Using a female accomplice to impersonate Greta Thunberg, they managed to extract a series of explosive confessions from Harry, including his candid views on Prince Andrew's scandalous friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
When asked about the disgraced royal's relationship with Epstein, Harry was characteristically evasive, but hinted at his growing disillusionment with the British establishment. "Whatever he has done or hasn't done is completely separate from me and my wife," he said. "We operate in a way of inclusivity and we are focusing on community... We are completely separate from the majority of my family."
But the pranksters didn't stop there. They also managed to get Harry to condemn Donald Trump's climate policies, calling them "blood-stained" and declaring that the President had "blood on his hands." The comments sparked widespread media attention and raised eyebrows among palace watchers.
In one astonishing exchange, Harry revealed that he had been briefed by a man who dealt with the North Pole (although it's not clear what this meant). He also boasted about his own charitable work, claiming that marrying a princess wasn't all it was cracked up to be. "Marrying a prince or princess isn't all it's made up to be," he said wryly. "Our new life in Canada is much better."
But the most revealing moment came when Harry confessed that his military service had made him feel like an outsider among his own family. "I'm more normal than my family would like to believe," he said, suggesting a deep-seated sense of disconnection from his royal relatives.
The pranksters' calls were so convincing that even Queen Elizabeth II's former press secretary, Dickie Arbiter, was left wondering how they managed to get past palace security. "If you're outside the system, you're open to anything," he warned. "For all its faults, the system does protect."
As the news of Harry's blunder spread, it seemed like another blow for the beleaguered royal couple. But according to Lacey, the prank call may have had an unexpected silver lining – it helped galvanize Harry and Meghan in their fight against the media and the palace establishment.
In a stunning admission, Harry revealed that he and his wife had been "scared" by the tabloid media's aggressive tactics. "They've come out incredibly angry," he said. "They've come out fighting... But what they don't understand is the battle we are fighting against them is far more than just us."
In a bizarre twist, the prank call has also sparked a high-stakes security drama for the Sussexes. After stepping back from official duties, Harry and Meghan were stripped of their palace security detail – leading to a protracted and expensive court battle with the Home Office.
As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Prince Harry's mistake will be remembered as one of the most shocking royal blunders in recent history.
The Pranksters' Legacy
Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov are no strangers to pranking world leaders. Their previous victims include Elton John and Bernie Sanders – but none as high-profile as Prince Harry.
In a revealing interview with The Scholarly Note, Lacey revealed that the Russian pranksters had been working on their technique for years. "They're masters of manipulation," he said. "They know exactly how to get people to open up."
But what drove them to target Harry? According to Lacey, it was a combination of factors – including the prince's willingness to speak his mind and the tantalizing prospect of getting under the palace's skin.
"It was a coup for them," Lacey said. "They managed to get one of the most famous people in the world on the phone and extract some amazing secrets... It was a masterclass in psychological manipulation."
As the palace continues to grapple with the fallout from the prank call, one thing is clear: Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov have left their mark on royal history.
Sources
- Robert Lacey, "Battle of the Brothers"
- The Scholarly Note
- Queen Elizabeth II's former press secretary, Dickie Arbiter
