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Royal Rift Deepens: Prince Harry’s Financial Demands Lead to a Breakdown in Family Support
The relationship between Prince Harry and his father, King Charles, along with other members of the British royal family, has faced significant strain since their relocation to the United States.
Shocking interviews by Harry and his wife, Meghan, have brought to light accusations of racism and neglect within the royal family.
They revealed feeling unsupported during Meghan's mental health struggles and upon entering royal life.
Recently, tensions escalated when reports emerged of Prince Harry requesting over £1 billion, approximately $1.1 billion, from King Charles.
In a letter to King Charles, Prince Harry allegedly sought financial assistance to cover security costs in the United States, housing expenses, and the establishment of charitable foundations in their name.
Sources close to the matter disclosed that King Charles was taken aback and angered by the demands in the letter.
He deemed Harry's requests as inappropriate and disrespectful, especially considering the financial support provided to him over the years.
King Charles had previously set up a substantial trust fund for both Harry and his brother, William, each valued at over £13 million.
Upon stepping back from royal duties to start a new life in California, Harry had accessed some of this trust fund.
However, the recent request made by Harry far surpassed any previous arrangements.
King Charles perceived this as an exploitation of Harry's royal status, despite his current non-working member status within the family.
Moreover, he believed that Harry and Meghan's interviews had already tarnished the monarchy's reputation.
In response to the letter, King Charles reportedly refused Harry's demands and ceased all financial support from the royal family.
This decision signifies a significant deterioration in the relationship between the father and son duo, indicating King Charles's stance on providing further financial aid.
The halt in financial assistance marks a new low in their already strained relationship.
To comprehend the escalation of this family feud, it is crucial to revisit key events of the past few years.
In January 2020, Harry and Meghan stunned the world by announcing their decision to step back as senior working royals, aiming for financial independence and splitting their time between the UK and North America.
This announcement caught the Queen and other senior royals off guard.
After intense discussions, it was agreed that Harry and Meghan would relinquish their HRH titles, repay taxpayer funds used for their home renovations, and no longer represent the Queen officially.
They were permitted to retain Frogmore Cottage as their UK residence.
Fast forward to March 2021, their interview with Oprah Winfrey aired amid Prince Philip's hospitalization, further intensifying the spotlight on the royal family.