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A lip-reading expert claims to have decoded Prince Harry’s conversation with Princess Eugenie during King Charles’s coronation, revealing a poignant plea from the Duke. Footage appears to show Harry telling Eugenie, “I’ve spent five hours with my dad in his office and not a friendly text from either,” suggesting a continued strained relationship with members of the Royal Family. He then reportedly asked his cousin, “Why hasn’t anybody contacted me?”
The expert’s analysis was featured in a new Channel 5 program, Lip-Reading The Royals: The Secret Conversations. While the targets of Harry’s apparent frustration remain unclear, the exchange underscores the reported rift within the family. Eugenie, visibly pregnant at the time, reportedly responded with a sympathetic smile.
This apparent plea echoes previous statements from the Duke. In a May BBC interview, Harry revealed a breakdown in communication with his father and expressed a sense of resignation regarding the family conflict. He also made concerning remarks about the King’s health, stating, “I don’t know how much longer my father has.”
Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stepped back from Royal duties in January 2020 and relocated to California with their son, Archie. Their daughter, Lilibet, was born in June 2021. The family now resides in Montecito.