Prince Harry has criticized unidentified Palace officials, referring to them as “men in grey suits,” for disrupting his relationship with his father, King Charles. The Duke was reportedly angered by what he perceived as a deliberate effort by these officials to undermine his attempts at reconciliation following their fallout, especially through negative briefings to the media.
Tensions between Harry and the Palace officials escalated as discussions were ongoing for a potential meeting between the King and his son to demonstrate unity. A source close to Prince Harry emphasized that the relationship between him and the King should be solely their concern and criticized the interference of the “men in grey suits.”
Reports indicated a potential return of Harry for public engagements in the UK, despite his non-working status within the Royal Family. However, Palace officials rejected the idea of a “half-in, half-out” arrangement for the prince.
There were suggestions that Harry may have misjudged the formality of a meeting with Charles, likening it to a mere ceremonial event rather than a meaningful reconciliation effort. Despite initial hopes for a public appearance together, subsequent reports indicated no further plans for joint appearances, with the Duke’s spokesperson refuting certain claims made by sources and media outlets.
The rift between the family members began with Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties and his revelations about the family in his memoir, “Spare.” The Mirror has sought comment from Buckingham Palace regarding the situation.