Prince Harry may have violated a major royal protocol ahead of recent behind-the-scenes peace talks between his team and King Charles’ press secretary, according to royal expert Charlotte Griffiths.

Speaking Out When He Shouldn’t Have

Griffiths claims the Duke of Sussex overstepped a key boundary by speaking publicly about private family matters — something that’s become a pattern since his royal exit. From his explosive 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview to the Netflix docuseries with Meghan Markle and the release of his memoir Spare, Harry’s openness has reportedly made King Charles extremely cautious.

“I think [the King] would be open to talking to Harry,” Griffiths said, “but there’s a simple ask: if we speak, don’t let it end up on Oprah or any other public platform.”

No Direct Line to the King

As it stands, Harry reportedly doesn’t have direct access to his father. “He can’t just call him,” Griffiths explained. “He has to go through intermediaries — his father’s aides.”

For any progress to happen, ground rules would need to be established. “Harry cannot keep repeating private conversations to the media,” Griffiths emphasized.

Comments About King’s Health Stir Backlash

Tensions escalated after Harry’s BBC interview in May, where he expressed a desire for reconciliation, but also made headlines with one particularly troubling statement: “I don’t know how much longer my father has.”

The remark didn’t sit well at Buckingham Palace. “That comment went down extremely badly,” Griffiths revealed. “He crossed a line by speculating about the King’s health — a cardinal rule in royal circles.”