The ongoing rift between Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, has been a topic of endless speculation and debate. While some argue that the palace found the situation “hard and sad,” others, like myself, can’t help but feel that the palace might actually be relieved to have Harry out of the picture.
Harry has always been a bit of a troublemaker. From his wild younger days to his constant need to stir the pot, he’s made everything a “thing.” So, when Jason Knauf, a former palace aide, claimed in a documentary that the rift was “hard and sad” for the palace, I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.
Don’t get me wrong—Knauf is the same guy who exposed Meghan Markle’s alleged lies, so he’s got some credibility. But when it comes to Harry, I get the vibe that the palace isn’t exactly heartbroken. In fact, I think they’re probably relieved to have him out of their hair.
Think about it: Harry has always been that one family member who ruins every gathering. You know the type—the person who shows up, and within 30 minutes, the whole vibe is off. Whether it’s a public outing or a private family function, Harry has a knack for making things awkward. And let’s not forget, this was before Meghan came into the picture.
According to Knauf, Prince William has chosen to keep his thoughts about the rift private. “We have ups and downs in families,” Knauf said. “Even when you really love someone, you can have times when you don’t want to spend that much time with them.”
That’s a sentiment many of us can relate to. We all have that one family member who just seems to bring chaos wherever they go. And let’s be real—Harry fits that description perfectly.
But here’s the thing: if William has chosen to keep his thoughts private, how was the situation “hard and sad” for the palace? It’s a bit contradictory, don’t you think?
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Harry’s behavior has been nothing short of embarrassing for the royal family. Remember those cringe-worthy moments when William, Catherine, and Harry would do joint charity appearances? It always felt forced and awkward, like they were just trying to keep Harry busy.
In fact, I’d argue that the Invictus Games were essentially a way to keep Harry occupied. “Here, Harry, take this project and go do something with yourself,” the palace seemed to say. It was their way of giving him a purpose while keeping him at arm’s length.
Now that Harry has stepped back from royal duties and moved to California, the palace can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Sure, they might feel a tinge of sadness—after all, he’s still family. But let’s be real: the relief of not having to deal with his drama probably outweighs any sadness they might feel.
And let’s not forget the damage Harry has done to the royal family’s reputation. From his bombshell interviews to his tell-all memoir, he’s made it clear that he’s more interested in airing dirty laundry than preserving the monarchy’s dignity.
At the end of the day, the rift between Harry and William is a complex and deeply personal issue. While it’s easy to speculate, we’ll never truly know how the palace feels about it. But one thing’s for sure: Harry’s departure has likely brought a sense of calm to the royal household.
