In his memoir, Prince Harry disclosed that some of his oldest friends criticized him for the explosive interview he and his wife, Meghan, gave to Oprah Winfrey.
However, one friend, James Haskell, the former England rugby star who attended his wedding, stood by him. Haskell often compared parenting notes with Harry and defended his friend's decision to publish his book "Spare," emphasizing the importance of speaking out when feeling oppressed, lied about, contradicted, or cornered.
Yet, Haskell has now revealed a shift in his perspective, claiming that Harry has changed for the worse since marrying Meghan. Referring to their initial meeting at the 2011 wedding of their mutual friend and former England rugby star Mike Tindall to Zara Phillips, Haskell remarked on the carefree nature of Harry before meeting Meghan. He made this comment during a live version of their popular rugby podcast, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," at Bath Forum in Somerset for the World Cup after-party.
The remark was met with cheers and applause from the audience. Earlier this year, Haskell and Tindall recorded a special World Cup edition of their podcast at Windsor Castle, where Haskell playfully mocked Tindall for his alleged deference to his in-laws, jokingly calling him "ssy" at the palace. Haskell also humorously suggested Tindall was one plane crash away from being King, teasing about his travel arrangements.
This revelation further affirms rumors about Harry becoming a lonely figure, with his once-close friendship circle narrowing. Royal experts point out the significant personal and social costs Harry has faced since marrying Meghan and relocating to California. Observers suggest he has lost not only his family, royal status, and military connections but also many friends.
The shift from being part of a lively, all-boys school environment to a potentially isolating life in Montecito seems to have taken a toll on Harry's mental health, and he is now dependent on Meghan for his social life.
