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Yes, Prince Harry has officially taken significant steps to distance himself from the Royal family. Despite the fact that King Charles and Prince William have shown Harry that leaving was the right choice, it’s clear that Charles has been particularly harsh, ensuring that Harry won’t even entertain the idea of returning. In this ongoing family saga, it seems like the King has emerged victorious, for better or worse.
Even though Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals in 2020, it wasn’t until 2023 that all their ties to England were severed. After leaving the palace, the couple would stay at Frogmore Cottage, a house gifted to them by the late Queen as a wedding present. They had hoped to keep leasing it and even offered to pay for it, but Charles, either lost in his newfound power as king or angry at Harry for revealing royal secrets in his book—or maybe both—demanded that Harry vacate the place he had worked hard to make a home.
Frogmore Cottage wasn’t just a house; it provided the security that Harry and Meghan had lost after stepping back from royal duties. It was also where their son Archie grew up and where their daughter Lilibet celebrated her first birthday. Even though Charles never spoke directly about the eviction, the rumors and reports painted a clear picture. Harry and Meghan were given an eviction notice and only a few weeks to pack up their things, and their pleas to reconsider were ignored. Royal expert Phil Dampier mentioned that this move deeply wounded Harry, leading him to fully embrace life in America.
Harry’s actions speak volumes. Being kicked out of Frogmore Cottage really hurt him. It was a clear sign that both Charles and William wanted to emphasize that Harry and Meghan were no longer part of “The Firm,” the family business. However, Harry likely thought he could keep some connection to the U.K. With the eviction, he’s come to accept that his life is now in the U.S.
Recently, when Harry’s travel organization, Travalyst, filed its business paperwork, he labeled the U.S. as his “new country/state usually resident,” replacing the previous mention of the U.K. This change reflects a significant shift in his mindset.
While royal insiders keep speculating about Harry’s desire to return to the U.K., his recent actions suggest otherwise. Furthermore, King Charles hasn’t shown any real interest in mending their relationship. Even his birthday wish for Harry seemed more like a strategic move than a heartfelt gesture. As time passes, the King can’t ignore the fact that he’s losing precious time to reconnect with his son. It took Harry three years to accept that the U.K. is no longer his home, so how much longer does Charles think it will take for Harry to completely let go of the Royal family?