Prince Harry Says Royal Family Won’t Forgive Him—And Reveals the Big Reason Why

In a revealing new interview with the BBC, Prince Harry opened up about why he believes his relationship with the royal family may never fully recover. Speaking with journalist Nada Tawfik near his home in Santa Barbara, California, the Duke of Sussex addressed his ongoing tensions with the royals, following a recent legal battle in the UK over his security arrangements.

The interview comes on the heels of a Court of Appeal ruling that rejected Harry’s challenge to a 2020 decision limiting his publicly funded security while in the UK. He described the legal setback as a “sticking point” in his already strained relationship with his family.

But Harry says there’s an even bigger reason reconciliation may be out of reach: his memoir, Spare, published in 2023. According to the prince, the contents of the book—and how candidly he spoke about his experiences within the royal institution—have likely made it difficult for the family to forgive him.

The interview adds another dramatic chapter to the ongoing royal saga, which has captivated the public since Harry and Meghan stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020. As royal watchers continue to weigh in, one thing is clear—Harry isn’t backing down from telling his side of the story.