'Exasperated' King Charles and Prince William cutting ties with Prince Harry: source

Prince Harry’s ongoing feud with the royal family may be reaching a point of no return, according to a royal expert who says the Duke of Sussex is now on a path “increasingly difficult to turn back from.”

The 40-year-old royal has been in the UK this week, attending a two-day Court of Appeal hearing over his challenge to the 2020 decision to reduce his taxpayer-funded security after stepping down from royal duties. 

Russell Myers, royal editor at The Mirror, says Harry’s once-loved image is fading fast, especially among those who once championed him.

“It’s barely believable how far Harry has fallen from being consistently the most popular member of the Royal Family, adored by everyone from the lads in the pub, the troops he served with, and your granny,” Myers wrote.

He continued: “Far from denying anyone the right to fight for what they believe in, especially when it comes to family safety, but surely Harry realises that this constant resistance against his family, the government, or anyone who irks him is an exhausting practice.”

According to Myers, King Charles and Prince William have become so “exasperated” with Harry’s public crusades and “petulant” tone that they’ve found it easier to cut off contact altogether.

“On any level, this is a sad state of affairs. In a parallel universe, Harry would have been front and centre, flying the flag for the UK and the monarchy. But now he finds himself on a path increasingly difficult to turn back from", he added.

Why Prince Harry's royal security case matters

This case stems from a 2020 decision by Ravec (the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures), which downgraded Harry’s security status following his and Meghan’s departure from full-time royal duties and relocation to the United States.

The Duke argues that the move to reduce his protection was “unlawful and unfair”, citing a lack of proper risk analysis and claiming he was “singled out” for different treatment.

The UK Government has defended Ravec’s approach, saying it was reasonable to adopt a case-by-case security plan for Harry, given his change in royal status.

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