King Charles warned Prince Harry is ‘poison’ for the monarchy, claims royal expert

A royal commentator has claimed that Prince Harry’s relationship with the British royal family remains deeply strained, warning that any future reunion involving the Duke of Sussex could create fresh challenges for the monarchy.

According to comments made by royal author Tom Bower in an interview with the Daily Express, King Charles III should be cautious about any attempt to rebuild ties with Prince Harry, describing the Duke as “poison” for the institution because of the continuing tensions between the Sussexes and the Royal Family. The remarks come amid renewed speculation about whether Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, could visit the United Kingdom together in the future.

Bower claimed that Harry once believed becoming a father would help repair his relationship with the Royal Family. According to the royal expert, the Duke hoped that the arrival of Archie in 2019 and later Lilibet in 2021 would encourage reconciliation and bring relatives closer together. However, Bower argued that those expectations were never fulfilled and that family tensions have instead continued to dominate headlines.

The royal commentator further suggested that a visit to Britain by Harry, Meghan and their children would be unlikely to improve the situation. He claimed that such a trip could create additional pressure on King Charles and the wider Royal Family, particularly given the public disagreements that have unfolded over the past several years. These include the Sussexes’ 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry’s Netflix documentary with Meghan and the publication of his memoir Spare, all of which revealed personal details about life inside the monarchy.

Despite the latest comments, there has been no official response from Buckingham Palace or representatives for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The remarks reflect Bower’s personal opinion and do not represent the position of the Royal Family.

Prince Harry has repeatedly spoken about wanting reconciliation with his family while also expressing concerns about trust and communication. In previous interviews, he has said he hopes for peace but believes meaningful conversations are necessary before relationships can fully heal. King Charles, meanwhile, has continued to focus on his royal duties while avoiding public discussion of private family matters.

Relations between Harry and the Royal Family have remained under intense public scrutiny since he and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and relocated to the United States. Every new report about possible meetings or family visits continues to generate widespread interest.

For now, speculation about a future reunion remains just that—speculation. Whether the Sussexes eventually return to the UK together or not, the debate over their relationship with the monarchy is likely to continue, with royal experts offering differing views on what lies ahead.