The Duke of Sussex has distanced himself from his British roots, disconnecting from old friends and trusted advisors.
In a recent discussion on Palace Confidential, Daily Mail's Richard Eden, Sarah Vine, and Rebecca English shed light on Harry's fallout with Johnny Hornby, who resigned as a trustee from Harry's charity, Sensible.
Sarah Vine pointed out that Harry is gradually withdrawing from his British connections, opting to settle into a new life in the U.S., leaving behind the support and counsel of those who once played a key role, like Tiggy.
Tiggy, previously a nanny to both Prince William and Prince Harry and later a personal assistant to Prince Charles, maintained a close relationship with the Royals into their adulthood, even becoming the godmother to Harry and Meghan's eldest child, Archie.
Rebecca added that Harry's childhood friends, whom he once trusted, have also been pushed away, depriving him of genuine support during challenging times. Richard stressed that moving abroad has its challenges, and the absence of familiar faces can lead to a sense of isolation. Sarah mentioned that Harry seems isolated and caught up in a bubble, a situation that could be detrimental to his well-being.
Additionally, Harry's passion for his work in Africa was acknowledged, and he expressed sadness at not being able to return. It was revealed that Johnny Hornby, a half-brother of the renowned author Nick Hornby and brother-in-law to bestselling thriller writer Robert Harris, stepped down as a trustee of Sensible after 11 years, during the last five of which he chaired the board. Harry lauded his dedication and vision, expressing gratitude for the incredible commitment to the children and young people of southern Africa.
The article further highlighted Hornby's diverse circle of friends, including his partnership with Jeremy Clarkson in a brewing venture called Hawkstone, producing a potent lager, pale ale, and cider. However, Clarkson's previous controversial comments about Meghan Markle stirred a public backlash, leading him to write a private letter of apology to Harry on Christmas Day.
Amidst all this, Harry finds himself in a new environment without the familiar support network he once relied on. The leaked information from Nanny Tiggy has added to the challenges he faces in navigating this transition, leaving him feeling somewhat isolated and distant from his British connections.
