True - I agree, the interviewer is really annoying.
But Prince Harry is fabulous - this guy is a huge untapped resource for good.
At times I get the jaded view that Royals live in a gilded cage and have no idea what the rest of the world have to endure.
But he speaks with eloquence and understanding and compassion, and I have so much hope for what he can do for those with most need, in the future.
Prince Harry takes quite a bit after his mother, as Elton John has expressed on more than one occasion (most recently in conversation with Prince Harry re a tribute to Diana; the video can be found on Youtube). It is in fact largely due to Diana's desire for her sons to not live a sheltered palace existence, that both William and Harry are so caring and attuned to other people.
Diana took her boys to homeless shelters, hospitals, amusement parks, etc. She instilled in them a sense of responsibility, as well as a sense of fun and engagement with life outside palace walls. She did not allow royal staff to coddle her sons in a way that might have caused them to grow up spoiled and stuck-up. As Harry has said,
"She was a naughty mother who let us know it was okay to be naughty sometimes, as long as we didn't get caught... We could feel her love from across the room."
I think Hobson, being a woman, might be seen as being too exacting and aggressive with her questioning. But if she were a man, she might be looked at differently for the same challenging approach.
I felt Hobson's questions were intelligent and probing, if somewhat overly demanding at times. I also think that the participants discussed beforehand the general direction questioning and panel discussions would take in connection with the specific topic areas. I don't think Prince Harry was surprised by Hobson's questions, despite her very inquisitory demeanor. In any case, he proved himself quite agile, articulate and forthcoming in his responses.
Harry also seemed to respect and appreciate the rigorous nature of the discussion. It certainly provided me with a greater understanding of the complexities entailed in setting up a viable charity and deciding how it should be operated, and what the focus should be, and how to make choices to support causes that will fulfill the greatest need and effect the greatest impact.