Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not face the Scottish elements at Sandringham this summer. King Charles and Queen Camilla have decided against inviting them, as well as their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to the monarch’s Highlands property. Sources see this as another indication of tensions within the royal household.
Safety concerns and court battles
It looks like there won’t be a reconciliation between Prince Harry and his family by his 40th birthday on September 15. Never surrendering, he has argued that English law enforcement must accompany his kin if they return without being in an official capacity.
The legal appeal follows an unsuccessful attempt to pay for his own protection through a financial challenge in April. In a recent documentary by ITV called Tabloids on Trial, Harry reiterated how he feels about security. He raised concern for the safety of his family, noting that some persons could be influenced by tabloid stories to threaten them.
He said, “It’s still dangerous, and all it takes is one lone actor, one person who reads this stuff to act on what they have read…And whether it’s a knife or acid, whatever it is, and these are things that are of genuine concern for me. It’s one of the reasons why I won’t bring my wife back to this country.”
Harry remains engaged in lawsuits with major British newspapers. Two civil litigation processes are currently pending against leading tabloid publishers, and recently, he successfully prosecuted Mirror Group Newspapers over phone hacking.
Family friction
The dispute between Harry and other members of the royal household has gone beyond mere security issues. He claimed that his relatives were not behind him when it came to press battles. For more than two years now, he hasn’t spoken to Prince William, while insiders deny allegations that recently there was communication with William or Kate Middleton.
William is angered by allegations made in Spare, a memoir written by Harry, that accused him of assaulting him during an argument regarding Markle. Tensions rose even higher after writer Omid Scobie hinted at Charles’ possible doubts regarding the skin color of Harry’s kids with Meghan and Kate.
An informant explains that Harry’s participation in the ITV documentary is not about blaming his family. Instead, it underscores his fight against British tabloids. “Harry’s mission in [taking] legal action with the press is clearly unique … he acknowledges that his choices have caused strain,” an insider said.
Looking ahead
Despite their separation, Harry has continued to pursue goals under his Archewell Foundation. The Duke has been involved in programs for parents whose children are victims of cyberbullying and intends to create a Netflix documentary that is currently being put on hold.
Contrary to reports, no $9 million trust fund will be available for Harry’s 40th birthday. “In the past two years I’ve seen Harry become more comfortable in California and in his life and make friends and a home and work out what he wants to do with his future,” a friend of Harry told reporters.
Though he might never make peace with his family again soon enough to matter, Harry has found another purpose for himself. This is evidenced by his commitment to security issues such as lawsuits and philanthropy. Despite everything else, the prince is still trying to find belonging and meaning away from royal attention.
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