Prince Harry’s divorce from Prince William and King Charles has widened the rift between the royal family and the Sussexes.
The Duke of Sussex reportedly feels ‘completely betrayed’ by the king, with insiders citing two major issues that burned all bridges between father and son.
Meghan’s husband’s ongoing security battle and the collapse of hopes of reunification have deepened the rift between the monarch and the duke.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s father has lost his taxpayer-funded protection since he moved to the US after quitting his royal job in 2020.
The 41-year-old has fought unsuccessfully to have it reinstated. He believes the current arrangements make it unsafe for his family to visit the UK.
On the other hand, his efforts to rebuild his relationship with Charles, 77, have apparently ended in smoke as no further developments have taken place.
This was claimed by a source close to Harry OK!: “From Harry’s perspective, the feeling of betrayal by Charles isn’t vague or abstract—it’s rooted in two very specific frustrations that have built up over time.
“The first is the continued lack of clarity and progress around his security arrangements, which he sees as fundamental to his ability to return safely to the UK with his family.
“The second is the growing sense that any genuine effort to rebuild his relationship with his father is quietly being de-prioritised. He had been led to believe there would be movement on both, and instead he increasingly feels held at arm’s length.”
The insider went on to explain: “On Harry’s side, there is a strong perception that Charles has backed away from the idea of another meaningful face-to-face meeting, despite earlier indications that a deeper reconciliation may be possible.”
The break creates an image for him of being shut out instead of being welcomed back. That combination has been particularly difficult for him to process and has left him feeling deeply let down, according to the insider.
However, some commentators believe the Sussexes’ upcoming summer visit could act as a turning point as it could open the door to rebuilding the relationship and ease tensions.
