Prince Harry Left Out of the Loop: Buckingham Palace Faces Criticism Over King Charles’ Hospitalization
Prince Harry has been living a life far removed from the Royal Family ever since he and Meghan Markle packed their bags and moved to the United States in 2020. But the distance seems to have grown even wider with the latest royal drama stirring up headlines.
Buckingham Palace is now in hot water after reports surfaced that they kept King Charles’ recent hospitalization a secret from Prince Harry. The King, who’s been battling cancer and stepping back from his royal duties due to treatment side effects, was briefly admitted to the hospital. Yet, the Palace reportedly decided not to clue Harry in—apparently to spare him any “unnecessary worry.”
Royal commentator Ellen Coughlan didn’t hold back her thoughts on the matter. Speaking to GB News, she argued that the Duke of Sussex must be feeling stung by this move. “All of King Charles’ children deserved to hear about this before it hit the press,” she said. “Leaving Harry out doesn’t just push him further away—it’s like the Palace is brushing off his place as the King’s son. It’s a real misstep.”
A source spilling to The Sun painted a picture of Harry’s current state: “He misses his family dearly, but the lines of communication are practically nonexistent now. He used to thrive on that tight-knit royal bond, but these days, his world revolves mostly around Meghan’s circle of friends.”
The decision has only fueled the ongoing saga of tension between the Sussexes and the monarchy. Since Harry and Meghan stepped away from royal life and set up shop across the Atlantic, their relationship with the Palace has been rocky at best. This latest snub—whether intentional or not—raises the question: can these broken bridges ever be mended? For now, the rift seems deeper than ever, with Buckingham Palace’s silence speaking louder than words.
