American celebrity gossip magazine In Touch has released an exclusive story claiming that Prince Harry feels increasingly marginalized by his family and friends.
According to the source, Harry can no longer endure the royal family drama and believes he has lost his place among Britain’s high society. The article suggests that Harry and Meghan Markle chose to gracefully decline an invitation to the Duke of Westminster's wedding to avoid potential conflict with Prince William, who was set to be an usher.
This society wedding took place on June 7th, with billionaire Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster, marrying Olivia Henson at England’s historic Chester Cathedral. Prince William attended, but Prince Harry was noticeably absent. The source notes that Hugh's family has been close to the royals for generations, but with the brothers still feuding, it was clear that both could not attend to avoid drama overshadowing the event.
Since stepping down from royal duties four years ago, Harry has faced significant losses, including being cut off from his father, King Charles III, and sister-in-law, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, as they both battle cancer. Fortunately, Meghan has been his steadfast support. The reality is that Harry feels he has lost his place among Britain’s high society.
This latest snub comes just weeks after Charles publicly claimed he was too busy to see Harry during a rare trip to London, marking a breaking point for Harry, who has been struggling with the consequences of his choices. According to the source, Harry often says he can’t take the coldness from the palace anymore, feeling like he is no longer part of the family. Meghan appears to be his only anchor these days.
Harry’s relationship with the royals remains strained, especially after the release of his memoir, Spare, where he accused his loved ones and palace courtiers of lying to the media to protect senior royals and detailed conflicts with his father and brother. Despite hoping for reconciliation, it seems distant. William and Harry are not close to a truce, with William reportedly still harboring resentment over claims made in the book, including an alleged physical assault during an argument about Meghan. Harry’s choices have also led to the loss of many former friendships, including with Hugh Grosvenor, highlighting his current position in the royal hierarchy.
Health concerns in the royal family have further strained relationships. Both Charles and Catherine disclosed cancer battles earlier this year. Despite Harry flying to Britain immediately after Charles’s diagnosis, he was granted just 30 minutes with his father. It is believed that Harry and Meghan learned about Catherine’s medical news along with the rest of the world. The source states that it’s bewildering to Harry that Charles and Catherine would shun him during such a critical time when the family should come together amidst health crises. This lack of support extends to Harry’s beloved Invictus Games. When Harry marked the game’s 10th anniversary with a London service of Thanksgiving, no one from the royal family attended despite being nearby.
Harry may put on a stoic face, but it deeply affects him to be treated like a pariah when all he tried to do was protect his family. More recently, the Sussexes failed to receive an invitation to Trooping the Colour, the monarch’s annual official birthday celebration, for the second year in a row. According to the source, it’s just another in a long list of slights, cementing their position as outsiders. Harry’s lack of responsibility for his actions and his perceived disloyalty to his family, particularly during the late Queen’s final months, has not gone unnoticed. While the identity of the source remains unclear, Meghan’s influence is evident in the narrative, which portrays the royal family as responsible for the rift and depicts the Sussexes as innocent victims.
