Prince Edward Could Predict ‘Desperately Lonely’ Harry’s Future Amid Reports Charles’ Funeral May Be the Last Time He Ever Sees His Family Again
Recent news about the British Royal family paints a very complicated picture of the dynamics. King Charles is very sick, and there are reports that succession plans are already underway. He and Prince Harry are reportedly not on speaking terms. Neither are Prince Harry and Prince William. And recent reports indicate Kate Middleton might be trying to fix the rift, after Harry said he wanted a reconciliation in a recent interview.
Prince Harry wanting more of a connection with his family might be a new development, but it’s certainly not a surprising one. Recent reports indicate that though Harry is living in a beautiful home with his wife and children, he is still “desperately lonely,” according to friends.
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Newsnation went deep into this, explaining the dynamics of Harry’s friend circle, and how that makes him similar to the infamous Prince Edward. ”He doesn’t really have any real friends in the area except for (fellow polo player) Nacho (Figueras) and Nacho travels constantly for polo matches,” one friend told the outlet.
“He is still very close with the ‘band of brothers’ who were at his wedding — particularly Guy Pelley and Mark Dyer, but… they live in England and the time zones are so different it’s very hard to talk regularly. And again, there is no one for him to hang out with (in person) besides Nacho when he is in town or Meghan and the children. He spends a lot of his time chilling with his bodyguards.”
Prince Harry reportedly “has one foot in the past,” People magazine reported, which the outlet said translates to how “It’s harder to forge deep friendships with people when you’re older, especially if you’re wary they may speak to the press.”
For some, this is very familiar. “It’s like history is repeating itself,” the friend also told NewsNation, referencing Edward VIII, later known as the Duke of Windsor, after he gave up being king to marry Wallis Simpson. After he abdicated, he reportedly had very little contact with the royal family and spent most of his time with his wife in Paris. The two were considered outcasts, and Edward VII only met with his brother King George a few times after his abdication, briefly and without his wife.
This comes after reports that Harry’s relationship with William is irrevocably broken. Fox News reported that sources don’t expect the brothers to see each other again unless Charles dies. “The funeral of Charles would be the first time that courtiers would imagine [them reuniting],” the outlet said. “I can’t imagine William would invite Harry to his coronation.”
According to People, “Meghan wishes her husband could feel less burdened by the past and more present in the life they’ve built together.”
But Newsnation’s source disputed that. ”Please — look how easily she cut her own father out of her life after he displeased her. She’s good at it. She is fine never speaking with her father again. Harry is not. England was his entire life — of course he has a foot in the past. He is lonely and misses his friends and family. He used to be able to call people up, go have a pint and hang out anytime. He can’t do that now. Now he just has his bodyguards.”
This explains Harry’s recent interview, where he said, “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious.” Now, whether a reconciliation is truly in the cards or not, remains to be seen.
