Prince Harry, who departed from his royal duties alongside Meghan Markle to start a new life in California, is facing a dwindling support system within his own family.
According to royal expert Russell Myers from The Mirror, the Duke of Sussex has caused distress among family members due to recent controversial remarks and actions.
Myers highlighted the strain in the relationship between Prince Charles and Harry, particularly after the prince got involved in the cash-for-honours scandal linked to his father’s charity.
Myers emphasized the predicament Prince Charles finds himself in, torn between his love for Harry and the discomfort caused by Harry’s frequent and sometimes hurtful public statements.
Despite the affection Charles holds for his son, there is unease surrounding Harry’s tendency to interfere in family matters, especially considering he chose to relocate to California, leaving behind his British roots.
The recent rift between father and son was exacerbated by Harry’s claims regarding a Saudi businessman involved in donations to Charles’s charity, a narrative that contradicts the information known by Charles and his inner circle.
The discrepancy between the public persona Harry presents and the private interactions with his family members raises concerns about his diminishing support network within the royal household.
Should Harry continue on this path without acknowledging the pain he inflicts on those who have maintained a dignified silence, he risks alienating himself further from his already limited allies.
Myers’ observations come in the wake of Harry’s denial of involvement in the Cash for Honours scandal and his assertion of cutting ties with a Saudi donor to Prince Charles’s foundation several years ago.
Currently residing in Montecito with Meghan, the couple renounced their roles as working royals in March 2020.
Earlier this year, they made headlines with revelations about the monarchy during a controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Harry disclosed how Charles ceased communication and financial support post-Megxit, implying a strained relationship with his father.
In a subsequent podcast appearance, he criticized Charles, the Queen, and the late Prince Philip for their parenting, expressing his desire to break the cycle of generational trauma for his children’s sake.
Despite returning to the UK twice following his departure from royal duties, including attending Prince Philip’s funeral and the unveiling of Princess Diana‘s statue, Harry’s actions continue to strain his relationship with Prince Charles.
A friend of Princess Diana likened the potential threat Harry poses to Charles to the magnitude of the breakdown of Charles’s marriage to Diana.
The recent involvement of Harry in the cash-for-honours controversy surrounding Charles’s charity, along with his defensive stance against the press, adds further pressure on the future king, as noted by journalist Richard Kaye, a close confidant of Princess Diana.
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