Prince Harry‘s big return to England might’ve hit a snag.
According to an insider, the Duke of Sussex is blaming King Charles III and his staff for endangering his family’s safety by leaking information to the press.
Harry is ‘furious’ with Charles’ aides
After it was reported that Harry, Meghan Markle and their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, were offered royal accommodation during their stay, the 41-year-old allegedly became enraged.
Prince Harry attends the Invictus Games in 2025. By: MEGA
“Harry is furious that the King’s aides leaked plans for the Sussex family to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of the visit,” a source told Daily Mail.
“He feels that has endangered his family because, while they are protected by the security cordon when they are inside the palace, they are vulnerable as soon as they leave it,” the insider claimed.
Harry thinks Charles’ team is using ‘theatrics’
Despite reportedly wanting to make amends with his dad, Harry is allegedly warry of The Firm.
King Charles III attends his Coronation in 2023. By: MEGA
“Harry really wants his children to see their grandpa. It’s not clear how keen the King is to see them if it involves all these theatrics,” the source noted.
“Unfortunately, what should have been a chance to build bridges has led to more mistrust on both sides,” they added.
Harry’s security plans are rejected
To make matters worse, Harry’s request for police protection for his family of four was denied.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during a royal engagement in 2018. By: MEGA
“The Duke continues to explore every available option to enable the visit to proceed safely and to give his children the opportunity to enjoy the U.K.,” a representative for the Spare author told People.
“The issue has never been accommodation,” the spokesperson continued. “The issue is whether appropriate and proportionate protective security is being provided throughout the entirety of the visit. The independent Risk Management Board that RAVEC itself decided was necessary last November has still not taken place. It is therefore difficult to understand how the proportionality of the current arrangements can credibly be maintained without that independent assessment.”
Harry turning the trip into a ‘soap opera’
Royal commentator Rebecca English believes the attempt to reunite might be more “tiresome” than it’s worth.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visit Millennium Point in Birmingham City in 2018. By: Tim Harley-Easthope/MEGA
“For the sake of family harmony, the Palace would have been perfectly happy with a peaceful and low-key visit,” she told Daily Mail.
“Yet, once again, they have turned it into a soap opera,” English remarked.