Prince Harry Chose ‘Not to Be in the Same Room with His Stepmother’ While Visiting His Ailing Father, Her Friend Claims

A British journalist sheds light on the strained dynamics within the royal household, revealing deep-seated tensions. Amidst family health concerns, the saga of complex relationships and personal sacrifices unfolds, offering a rare glimpse into private royal conflicts.

Prince Harry at the 13th Annual NFL Honors in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 8, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Prince Harry at the 13th Annual NFL Honors in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 8, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Prince Harry’s visit to see his ailing father, King Charles III, has reignited discussions about the delicate fabric of royal family relationships, especially concerning his stepmother, Queen Camilla. British journalist Petronella Wyatt, a longtime acquaintance of the Queen, shared her own insights concerning Prince Harry’s meeting with the King.

Wyatt reported that the Duke of Sussex had no desire to be around Queen Camilla, her statement highlighting that Prince Harry appears to be uncomfortable in the Queen’s presence.

Queen Camilla during her visit to East London, England on January 23, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Queen Camilla during her visit to East London, England on January 23, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

“Harry, I hear, preferred not to be in the same room with his stepmother when he spoke to the King about his cancer diagnosis,” Wyatt revealed. The journalist, puzzled by Prince Harry’s animosity, also suggested that the Prince might have exhausted his list of family members to criticize, given his history of public revelations.

Prince Harry spotted in New York City on May 16, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Prince Harry spotted in New York City on May 16, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Defending Queen Camilla, Wyatt stated, “To what has sometimes been her detriment, she is incapable of machinations of any kind,” challenging the negative portrayal by Prince Harry. This defense introduces a contrasting narrative to the one Prince Harry presented in his memoir, “Spare.”

In “Spare,” the father of two delved into his uneasy relationship with Queen Camilla, where he recounted, “I had complex feelings about gaining a step-parent who, I believed, had recently sacrificed me on her personal PR altar.” He reiterated, “For some time this person had been peddling unflattering stories, fake stories, about the Heir and the Spare to all the papers,” implicating Queen Camilla in a campaign of misinformation.

Queen Camilla, Prince William and Prince Harry at the 30th Anniversary of the Prince's Trust Charity concert in London, England in 2006. | Source: Getty Images

Queen Camilla, Prince William and Prince Harry at the 30th Anniversary of the Prince’s Trust Charity concert in London, England in 2006. | Source: Getty Images

Despite these turbulent feelings, Prince Harry emphasized his wish for his father’s happiness, extending this...