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Wikipedia's royal PR-motto article trends on Hacker News

1 Nov 2 6:55 AM · 10d ago · 1 article · 1 post · 2 sources · development 1 of 5

User gregsadetsky submits the Wikipedia article "Never complain, never explain," which traces the phrase from Disraeli and Bagehot through Queen Elizabeth II, Charles and Diana, Camilla, and Harry's 2023 remarks; the post reaches a score of 129 with 51 comments.

“The family motto is 'never complain, never explain', but it's just a motto ... [Buckingham Palace] will feed or have a conversation with a correspondent... the whole story is Buckingham Palace commenting.”

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Royal family member · hn ↗

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex Royal family memberQueen Elizabeth II Former British monarchCharles III (as Prince Charles) and Diana, Princess of Wales Royal family membersgregsadetsky Hacker News submitter

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  1. 1 outlet Never Complain, Never Explain

    first by HN Frontpage, 10d ago

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