Prince Harry ‘regrets’ losing faithful royal friend after setback
Prince Harry, amid a string of personal and professional challenges, is said to be feeling the weight of the life he left behind — particularly the connections severed when he stepped away from his royal duties in 2020.
The Duke of Sussex, who relocated to the United States with his wife, Meghan Markle, after stepping down as a senior royal, has seen his ties with the royal family further strained following the release of his Netflix docuseries and his explosive memoir Spare.
Most recently, Harry made headlines for resigning from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded and one of his last significant connections to his life in the UK. The resignation, reportedly done in solidarity with board members who clashed with the chairperson, has left him “devastated” and “in shock,” according to a close friend.
But it’s not just the charity that Harry is mourning — it’s also the relationships he’s left behind, particularly with his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton. According to royal expert Helena Chard, the Duke is likely feeling pangs of regret over how things unfolded.
“When it comes to regrets, [Harry and Meghan] would be inhuman if they didn’t feel slight regrets surrounding how they handled departing the U.K. to pastures new,” Chard told Fox News Digital.
She added, “It will be Harry who has pangs of regret as service as part of the British royal family is all that he knew, and he will be missing certain aspects of his past life, namely the military culture and family unity.”
One of those meaningful connections was with the Princess of Wales, whom Harry once affectionately described as “the sister he never had.” Kate was reportedly a strong source of support for him before the rift between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family deepened.
With his royal ties diminished, and now the loss of Sentebale, it seems the emotional toll is mounting for Harry. As speculation grows about his next steps — including a return to the UK for legal proceedings — the question remains whether reconciliation with his family is still possible. For now, Harry appears to be quietly grappling with the cost of the life he chose and the legacy he left behind.