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- Prince Harry ‘cut off from direct contact’ as friends reach out to royals on his behalf (irishstar.com)
Prince Harry’s Year-Long Olive Branch: A Royal Reconciliation Roadblock
Reports indicate Prince Harry has been actively seeking reconciliation with the royal family for over a year, prior to his BBC interview. Concerned about his father’s health, the prince has reportedly reached out to old friends, former classmates, and even royal aides, urging them to help open a dialogue with King Charles and Prince William.
Sources suggest Harry’s efforts have been extensive, contacting individuals from his past and present circles. Some of these individuals have reportedly acted as intermediaries, attempting to initiate a “peace process.”
While Prince William is said to be aware of Harry’s desire for reconciliation, direct communication between the brothers, and with their father, appears to remain blocked. These attempts at reconciliation have reportedly been met with silence from Buckingham Palace.
Despite sympathy for Harry’s difficult upbringing within the royal family, loyalty remains firmly with King Charles and Prince William. The late Queen’s stance on maintaining a united front is seen as a guiding principle, one that Harry is perceived to have violated since stepping back from royal duties.
The Oprah Winfrey interview, with its allegations of racism within the royal family, and the subsequent publication of Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” are cited as major obstacles to reconciliation. The memoir’s account of a physical altercation between the brothers reportedly solidified the rift, particularly within royal circles.
While estranged from much of his family, Harry reportedly remains close with his cousin, Princess Eugenie, who has allegedly attempted to mediate the situation. However, sources suggest that meaningful progress towards reconciliation rests solely with King Charles and Prince William, who have so far maintained their distance. Despite the challenges, Prince Harry reportedly remains hopeful for a future reconciliation, particularly with his father.