Prince Harry’s team has dismissed reports that he fears being exiled from the UK once Prince William becomes king.
Royal biographer Tom Bower recently claimed Harry was “seriously worried” that his brother might “literally banish him” after their father’s death, leaving him without any status in Britain. But a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex shot down the speculation.
“It’s funny how the people who know the least about him always have the most to say,” the spokesperson told GB News. They added that Harry still hopes to reconnect with his family despite their long-running and very public rift.
The Duke of Sussex now lives in California with wife Meghan Markle and their two children. Speaking recently, he said he would “love reconciliation” with the royals, adding: “There’s no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious.”
Disputes Over Security and Past Allegations
Relations between Harry and King Charles III remain strained, partly due to disagreements over his security arrangements in the UK. Since stepping back as a working royal in 2020, Harry’s level of official protection has been reduced — a decision upheld in a recent High Court ruling against him.
Harry has said these changes left him feeling unsafe in Britain, and he has “forgiven” his family but does not see a scenario where he would bring his wife and children back to live in the UK.
The rift deepened after the Sussexes’ 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they claimed a family member expressed concern about their son Archie’s skin tone before his birth. Tensions escalated further with Harry’s memoir Spare, in which he alleged William physically attacked him and accused the King of putting his own interests first.
Signs of Dialogue
Despite the friction, there have been signs of quiet talks. Recently, members of Harry and Meghan’s communications team were spotted meeting with King Charles’s press secretary at the Royal Over-Seas League in London. Sources described it as an informal conversation with “no formal agenda,” but acknowledged “things both sides wanted to talk about.”