Prince Harry reportedly remains angry and expects royal apology
Prince Harry reportedly remains as furious as when he left Britain in 2020 and still expects an apology from the Royal Family, according to friends cited by the Mail on Sunday. His UK return with Meghan Markle and their children has raised reconciliation hopes, but sources say he remains in an "Oprah mindset" and frustrated with palace aides.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to live in the UK earlier this week for the first time since stepping back as working royals and moving to the United States. The move followed years of strained relations after bombshell revelations in Harry's memoir Spare and high-profile interviews, including his sit-down with Oprah Winfrey.
Key Takeaways
- Friends who met Harry after his UK return expected humility but heard continued anger instead.
- Sources say he still blames "men in grey suits" around King Charles and wants a royal apology.
- The family is settling for an extended stay, with the Cotswolds suggested as a likely base.
- Security funding and a lost legal battle over police protection remain unresolved issues.
- Commentators including The Spectator argue the Sussexes deserve a quieter second chance.
Why does Prince Harry reportedly remain angry after returning to the UK?
According to the London Evening Standard, a source told the Mail on Sunday that Harry is "just as angry" as when he quit royal duties six years ago. Friends who caught up with him were said to be "agog" to hear he still feels frustrated with certain family members.
The insider added that Harry is "spitting blood" at some royals and remains in the same headspace he displayed during his Oprah interview. He has repeatedly accused palace aides of trying to sabotage reconciliation with his father, echoing language his mother, Princess Diana, used about courtiers she believed undermined her.
Will Prince Harry apologise to the Royal Family?
Sources quoted across British and international outlets suggest the opposite. The News International reports that friends were surprised "the record has not changed one bit since 2020 and Megxit." One insider said there will be "no imminent mea culpa" from Harry and that he "certainly won't be issuing a public apology."
Diana's legacy is cited as a factor in his renewed anger. Rather than offering contrition, Harry is described as having "whipped himself up all over again" while still waiting for the apology he believes the Firm owes him.
What does the Sussexes' UK return mean for security and reconciliation?
Many practical questions remain unanswered. The couple have not spoken publicly about how long they will stay or where they will live, though the Cotswolds is widely suggested. Taxpayer funding for their security is also unresolved; Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called it a "private matter."
Harry has also written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood asking her to take a personal role in deciding whether his family receive close police protection. His legal team allegedly claimed the head of Ravec knew of a 2023 al Qaida threat but did not pass it to his security staff or U.S. authorities. He previously lost a court battle over reduced protection after Megxit.
Whether the brothers can mend fences is uncertain. Writing in The Spectator, commentator Douglas Murray argued the Sussexes deserve grace and a second chance, noting that staying in Britain would have let them do more good through quiet royal work than through paid media deals. For more breaking coverage of high-profile figures and market-moving stories, visit our Fintech & Crypto Alerts hub.