Harry and Meghan are back. The Sussexes’ return to Blighty has been called “selfish”, “foolish” and “childish”. Prophets have predicted the end of Britain’s royal family. Nonsense, we write. Everyone is enjoying this far too much—and that means the monarchy has been doing its job perfectly.

Elsewhere, this week’s Telegram column considers how Donald Trump might respond to a Republican wipeout in November’s midterms. Don’t expect a lame-duck president, our columnist writes—Mr Trump will more resemble an ageing silverback gorilla when it comes to defending his dominance.