Prince Harry is trying to make amends with his estranged father, but there are some family members who will never forgive the Duke for one specific reason, it’s being said.
Harry had a close relationship with his grandmother but that all changed after he moved to the US, it’s being reported (Image: Getty Images)
Prince Harry is on the verge of reconciling with his father King Charles, but that doesn’t mean everyone is onboard and there are some members of the Royal Family who will never forgive Harry for his actions, says one royal expert.
When Harry resigned from his royal duties and moved to the US with his wife Meghan Markle and their son Archie, he reportedly broke his grandmother’s heart, which appears to be the worst of his misdeeds, depending on who you ask.
According to Hilary Fordwich, who spoke to Fox News, Harry’s lack of awareness — how his actions would impact Queen Elizabeth II — is the source of the problem and the reason Harry and Meghan will not make their way back into the fold.
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Fordwich said: “This is the root of the massive rift between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the royal family.”
She added: “The pain they caused in the queen’s waning years can’t ever be repaired… The family nor the nation will never forget it.”
There are rumors Harry and his father may have a reconciliation (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Harry put in a request to the Queen that he and his wife, Meghan Markle, pull back on their royal responsibilities and work part-time, but the request was denied.
At the time of their request, Harry’s grandfather, the late Prince Philip, exclaimed: “What the hell are they playing at?”
Vanity Fair’s Katie Nicholl had a chance to speak with the Queen’s cousin, Lady Elizabeth Anson, back in 2020 when this was happening in real time.
Queen Elizabeth II was hurt by Harry’s decision to leave
Nicholl said: “She couldn’t understand how Harry, who had loved his military career and been devoted to duty, could change the way he did.”
She added: “‘It’s so sad that at her age, having managed the most amazing reign, it has been sullied. He has hurt her beyond belief.’”
According to Nicholl, Harry and Meghan’s departure was abrupt, which made things even harder on the Queen, who was expecting the Sussexes to bring baby Archie over for a visit, which didn’t happen.
Harry is on the verge of reconciling with King Charles
“The queen had hoped that they would bring Archie over. She was very disappointed they didn’t,’” Lady Elizabeth told me at the time,” wrote Nicholl. “She was hurt when they left Britain, and how they left so suddenly.”
Harry will be in the UK this September for the WellChild Awards and there’s talk of him and King Charles meeting in-person, but it’s yet to be confirmed. Harry’s reps met with Charles’ rep earlier this month, which is a good sign that it is possible.
It doesn’t seem like William is involved, and the photo of Harry’s reps meeting with Charles’ rep was meant for William, to send a message, says Ian Pelham Turner, former royal photographer who is now a well-known TV commentator in the UK.
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