Prince Harry insiders slam royal courtiers for disinviting him
Key Points:
- Prince Harry’s planned stay at Buckingham Palace was complicated by missed protocol deadlines and palace staffers’ refusal to accommodate him, despite his acceptance of an invitation and finalized security arrangements.
- Royal insiders and biographer Hugo Vickers blame palace courtiers, dubbed the “men in gray suits” by Harry, for the bureaucratic obstacles, rather than King Charles himself.
- Harry has expressed a desire to bring his family, including wife Meghan Markle and their children, to the UK for a private meeting with King Charles, but security and protocol issues remain unresolved.
- Buckingham Palace cited the pending legal judgment in Harry’s case against Associated Newspapers Limited as a reason for not hosting him at a royal residence, though Harry’s team disputes the timing of the accommodation withdrawal.
- Despite tensions, both Harry and Charles have separate busy schedules in the UK, with Harry attending Invictus Games-related events and Charles continuing his royal duties.