The Duke of Sussex still has a few tricks up his sleeve when it comes to staying connected with the royals. While he’s famously on the outs with his dad King Charles and older brother Prince William, new reports and recent events suggest that Harry’s been “secretly” keeping some interesting company within the royal family.
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According to OK! Magazine, the estranged duke has reportedly maintained close ties with his late mother’s side of the family. This includes Princess Diana’s sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, as well as her brother, Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer.
In late August 2024, Harry made a discreet trip from the US to attend a memorial service for his aunt Lady Jane’s husband, Lord Robert Fellowes, in Norfolk. During this visit, Harry is believed to have “secretly” stayed at Althorp House, which happens to be his mom’s childhood home (where she is now buried) and the current residence of his uncle, Earl Spencer.
Speaking to OK! magazine, Bond offered some insights into Harry’s relationships with his late mother’s side of the family. “Quietly, behind the scenes, it is obvious that the Spencer family have kept the communication channels open with Harry and that their affection for him is reciprocated,” she said.
Bond emphasized the importance of these connections, adding, “I’m sure Harry feels it’s important that he still has some kind of anchor here in the UK and, for now at least, it seems that it is with his aunts and uncle. And that has to be a positive thing.”
The memorial service also highlighted the ongoing tension between Harry and William. Both brothers were in attendance, but apparently, you’d think they were strangers. An eyewitness told The Sun, “William and Harry were both there but we never saw them speak to each other and they were keeping their distance.” Ouch.
However, it seems Harry’s also got another unexpected ally in the royal camp—his cousin, Princess Beatrice. She’s reportedly been playing peacemaker, trying to smooth things over between the feuding brothers. A former palace insider claimed to the New York Post that Beatrice has “spoken to the two brothers to try to improve the situation,” hoping to bridge the gap between them.
With both King Charles and Princess Kate still battling cancer and the royal family continuing to juggle their fair share of drama, it’s no surprise that Harry’s secret chats with certain family members are raising eyebrows. Could these behind-the-scenes connections be his lifeline to the family he left behind?
While we might not know exactly what’s said in these hush-hush convos, one thing’s for sure—Prince Harry‘s keeping some telling company these days. And who knows? These unexpected alliances might just be the key to unlocking his next chapter in the ongoing royal saga.
