In the wake of Prince Harry's explosive memoir "Spare," royal commentators are shedding light on the deep-seated issues driving the rift between the Duke of Sussex and the Firm. According to royal author and expert Robert Hardman, the breakdown in the relationship stems primarily from Harry's trust issues and the lingering pain from his past.
"People are still very wounded, particularly Prince William, that these intimate private childhood family moments all spilled out in Harry's book," Hardman said during an appearance at the Hay Festival in Wales. The expert emphasized that the problem is not necessarily what Harry revealed, but the fact that he chose to publicly share such personal details about the royal family. "It's not what Harry said, it's the fact that he said it, and he gave away so many secrets," Hardman explained.
Furthermore, Hardman noted that Harry's actions during the Queen's final days, when he was "taking notes," have further exacerbated the tensions within the family. Even King Charles III has been deeply affected by the fallout from "Spare," with Hardman stating that the monarch "definitely finds it unsettling."
The royal commentator warned that the rift between Harry and the Firm is unlikely to heal anytime soon, as the impact of the memoir on the family, particularly Prince William, is expected to be long-lasting.
"If you get to the bit about his wedding to Meghan [Markle], it boils down really to about four or five pages," Hardman said, underscoring the depth of the divide.
Ultimately, the experts suggest that Prince Harry's actions have been driven by his deep-seated trust issues and the lingering pain from his past, which have now manifested in this highly publicized rift with the Royal Family.
