By Katherine Tinsley
2:47pm PST, Jan 14, 2026
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A source claimed Prince Harry regretted leaving Queen Elizabeth II “blindsided.”
“I don’t think he fully appreciated the impact the statement would have in terms of them not consulting the Queen. He regrets that,” the source told The Telegraph.
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Despite the source’s claims, Prince Harry denied the assertion.
“I’ve never blindsided my grandmother. I have too much respect for her,” Harry told Oprah Winfrey.
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“To be able to do the things I’m able to do with my kids that I undoubtedly wouldn’t be able to do in the U.K. — it’s huge,” Prince Harry continued. “That is a fantastic opportunity and I’m hugely grateful for that.”