When Theresa May pays homage at Paul Dacre’s big 25-years-ruling-the-Mail party, it’s assumed that he’s calling the tune. But consider. The Mail has reputedly paid six figures for 20-year-old pictures of a teenage Miss Markle. It’s produced a special supplement to celebrate Harry’s impending nuptials. And where is the smoking gun as May lumps an extra £20bn-£30bn on top of her Brexit offer?

“We’ve got a deal” says the headline on page nine. “Sterling jumps” and all that jazz. Fury and retribution mysteriously swallowed in a trice. I’ve heard of retreating under cover of darkness, but retreating under cover of Markle…? Just pass the confetti and smile, darn you, smile.