Prince Harry worried about becoming 'irrelevant' like Prince Andrew

Prince Harry reportedly had a major fear during his time as a senior royal and it’s shedding new light on his decision to step away from royal life.

According to royal editor Roya Nikkah writing for The Sunday Times, Harry was deeply worried about one day becoming "irrelevant" as younger royals like Prince George grew older.

"A friend of his once told me that while he was still a working royal, he harboured a Prince Andrew complex of slipping down the pecking order and becoming irrelevant," Nikkah revealed.

The insider added: "Harry has always been in such a rush to make an ‘impact’ because he thinks he has a limited shelf life before the public wants to hear more from George and his siblings. He worried he would just turn into this uncle."

While Nikkah stressed that Harry is "certainly no Andrew", she noted that both share a certain "stubbornness" that has caused tension within the royal fold.

Nikkah suggested that while King Charles has been willing to distance himself from Prince Andrew, there could still be hope for a different approach with Harry, who has reportedly struggled to reconnect with his father.

Sources say Harry’s calls and letters to "Pa" often go unanswered, leaving him to learn major updates, like the King's cancer diagnosis, through the media.

Why Andrew remains a controversial figure in the royal family

Andrew’s royal reputation has been heavily tainted by a string of scandals including his £12 million out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault in connection to Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network.

While Andrew has vehemently denied all allegations, the damage to his public image and the monarchy remains.

On top of that, the Duke was linked last year to Yang Tengbo, a Chinese businessman with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Though Andrew claimed the meeting came via “official channels,” the connection reportedly sparked security concerns.

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