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Let’s get into today’s topic. Prince Harry has spent the last few years in a bitter feud with his family, but it seems the pain runs both ways – with Charles and William also having hurt Harry. As Harry approaches 40, the ongoing estrangement remains intensely scrutinized, exacerbated by his memoir Spare and recent documentary. Despite attempts at reconciliation, the rift has only deepened with time, leaving Harry isolated from his royal relatives.
Spare released earlier this year to controversy within and outside the royal family. In a prior interview, Harry longed for reconciliation, saying he wanted his father and brother back. However, he lamented that his family showed no willingness. This sentiment has echoed in his public comments, underscoring the emotional toll of strained relationships. Among Spare’s allegations, one of the most shocking was of a physical altercation between Harry and William in 2019, sparked by a disagreement over Meghan.
The memoir further portrayed Charles, now King Charles III, in a less favorable light – depicting him as emotionally distant and image-obsessed. Harry alleges Charles strongly objected to his marriage to Camilla, straining bonds further. His accusations against Charles extend beyond personal grievances. In Spare, Harry suggests Charles envied his popularity and criticizes Camilla for allegedly causing harm in her pursuit of enhancing her public image. These claims have reportedly caused significant distress within the family, contributing to ongoing tensions.
Spare’s release followed an already painful period for Harry after Queen Elizabeth’s death on September 8, 2022. At the funeral, Charles prevented Harry from wearing his military uniform except during a vigil, justified as Harry is no longer a working royal. Harry was reportedly devastated to receive his Blues and Royals uniform with the Queen’s initials removed, viewing it as intentional insult. A friend said Harry considered wearing a morning suit instead to avoid humiliation.
Harry’s sense of exclusion grew from the revocation of an invitation to a Buckingham Palace family gathering the eve of the funeral. The Sussexes were initially informed they would attend, but the invitation was abruptly rescinded to include only working royals. The decision was hurtful for Harry, who subsequently missed an important family briefing about funeral arrangements. A close royal family friend commented that Charles “made some really bad decisions.” They stated it was conveyed he “didn’t want them there for F’s sake,” though it was a global reception for his grandmother as Harry’s grandmother.
The exclusion from the reception and missing the briefing, which arrived too late via email, added further strain. As Harry marks his 40th, reconciliation appears increasingly remote, leaving once close family ties deeply fractured. What are your thoughts on this news? Please share in the comments. Only time will tell if things improve, so until then we can only speculate. Don’t forget to subscribe and click the bell for all my juicy royal updates! Adios for now.