Prince William and King Charles were taken aback by Harry and Meghan’s chaotic Oprah interview. The father and son thrashed out a new strategy to deal with the Sussexes amid the faltering relationship. William and Charles agreed to “never meet Harry alone” again, according to royal author Robert Jobson.
Mr Jobson details the inside story of the Royal Family’s war with the Sussexes in his new book Our King, which has been serialised in The Daily Mail.
According to the bombshell revelations, the Oprah interview marked a breaking point for William and Charles.
The father and son were “extremely upset by Harry’s arrogance” and quickly moved to a new tactic.
Per the Daily Mail, a senior source in the Royal Household told Mr Jobnson: “They were both deeply disappointed in him.
“He had no right or authority to speak on their behalf.”
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Mr Jobson explained: “They decided they would no longer treat Harry as a trusted member of the family.
“They would never meet Harry alone. There would always have to be another person in the room.”
Meanwhile, Mr Jobson, speaking on Palace Confidential, suggested that Harry and Meghan’s refusal to inform the Palace about their Coronation plans is “a little rude”.
This follows reports that the Palace remains unsure whether Sussexes will attend, with less than 30 days to go.
The deadline for RSVPs to the ceremony in May passed on Monday, leaving royal courtiers in the dark about the Sussexes’ intentions.
The royal biographer said the drama was turning into a “puppet show”.
Charlotte Griffiths, Editor at Large of The Mail on Sunday, agreed: “For two people who don’t like drama, supposedly, it’s just adding more drama to this whole thing.”
However, US-based Page Six reported that plans were being finalised for the couple to fly in for the Coronation.
A source said: “There have been lengthy discussions between the Sussexes and the palace.
“There is a time crunch on this, of course. It is such a historical event and it’s hoped that Harry and Meghan will be there.”
A second source said: “All families are difficult, but this is no normal family, of course.
“Harry has a lot of questions about how the event will work.”
Robert Jobson’s book ‘Our King – Charles III: The Man and The Monarch Revealed’ will be released in the UK on 13 April 2023.
