Prince Harry’s Bold Statement That Infuriated King Charles & Brother William Deleted from Royal Family’s Website
Prince Harry’s Bold Statement That Infuriated King Charles & Brother William Deleted from Royal Family’s Website
An assertive statement from Prince Harry a few years ago has vanished from the British Royal family’s website. The removal occurred after he and his wife, Meghan Markle, recently marked a milestone in their post-royal life with their children.
The British Royal Family’s official website has reportedly removed Prince Harry’s 2016 statement condemning the British media’s “racial undertones of comment pieces” about his wife, Meghan Markle.
This removal ends the statement’s seven-year presence on the website. Although it is no longer accessible there, the statement remains visible on the Prince and Princess of Wales’s official X page.
In Harry’s lengthy message, he instructed then Kensington Palace communications secretary Jason Knauf to release the strongly worded message just days after his relationship with Meghan became public.
The statement sparked significant internal conflict within the royal family. In his memoir “Spare,” Harry shared that King Charles III and Prince William were “furious” because the statement made them look bad for not defending their own wives similarly.
Harry’s book also details Meghan’s distressing experiences during that period. As she traveled to see him, paparazzi pursued her at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
Feeling “jittery, exposed,” Meghan found temporary refuge after an Air Canada representative offered her a private room and some food. However, the media scrutiny persisted as she landed in London.
Harry’s statement, meant to protect Meghan, sparked conflict within the royal family. The Duke of Sussex’s book claimed that Charles and William criticized him for making them appear negligent toward their own partners’ harassment.
Harry recalled the tension: “By the time she landed at Heathrow my statement was everywhere. And changing nothing. The onslaught continued.”
This situation starkly contrasted with Harry and Meghan’s earlier visits, where they would “walk around Frogmore gardens” or “talk dreamily about the future.” Instead, they found themselves “stressed out, meeting lawyers, searching for ways to combat this madness.”
The reported removal of Harry’s statement from the royal website highlights ongoing sensitivities and unresolved conflicts within the royal family, particularly in handling media scrutiny and public support.
This latest development happened after Harry and Meghan celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary on May 19, 2024. The two marked the special day with a romantic dinner outing.
The couple were seen dining with Brian Robbins, the president and chief executive officer of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon. Brian’s wife, Tracey Robbins, joined the trio at Lucky’s, an upmarket steakhouse in Montecito, California.
The Duke and Duchess seemed to love this steakhouse as they dined there a couple of times after relocating to California.
In 2020, the two dined at one of the tables outside the steakhouse while on a double date with their friends Katherine McPhee and David Foster. Meghan was spotted with her agent in 2023 enjoying lunch at this place.
The latest visit by Harry and Meghan to the steakhouse with Brian and Tracey came amidst a busy period for the Sussexes. Still, the two, who had developed a close relationship with Brian and his wife, made time to hang out.
The four had previously gone together to the Bob Marley film premiere in Jamaica. Tracey, a fashion designer, was also among the few who got a jar of Meghan’s homemade jam, American Riviera Orchard, earlier in May.
It is unknown whether Meghan and Harry had another private dinner to mark their sixth wedding anniversary but as per a source the pair have been known to gift each other and have their own takes on traditional wedding presents.
To mark their first year of marriage, Harry gave Meghan an eternity ring while the Duchess gifted her husband a framed copy of her wedding speech.
A source divulged that on their second anniversary in 2020, “they both gave each other gifts based on ‘cotton.'” The source added, “Undoubtedly, it was a very creative and romantic gesture as all their gifts are to one another.”
On their fourth wedding anniversary, Meghan and Harry revealed details about their wedding music for a special exhibition at Windsor Castle in the fall of 2018.
This included George Frideric Handel’s “Eternal Source of Light Divine,” performed by Welsh soprano Elin Manahan Thomas as Meghan walked down the aisle on their wedding day.
Meghan Markle walks down the aisle during her wedding to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. | Source: Getty Images
Meghan revealed the song “was actually Harry’s choice entirely and I think a really beautiful piece.” She said that when listening to the song, she can retrace her walk down the aisle as it is truly special to them. “I think it’s one of those things we’ll treasure forever,” she added.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle arrive at the High Altar for their wedding ceremony in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. | Source: Getty Images
Harry shared that when he chose the song, he was looking for something really different. He gushed that wherever he and his wife are and whatever they are doing, when they listen to the song it takes them back to their wedding day. “It’s a beautiful thing for both of us,” he admitted.
Now, Harry and Meghan find their happiness in each other. The lovebirds have built a life in California, where they pursue business and philanthropic endeavors and most importantly, raise their two kids.
Meghan and Harry occasionally offer glimpses into their unique family dynamics. Recently, they even shared their heartfelt perspectives on raising children, revealing more about their parenting philosophy.
The perspective that Harry and Meghan have on children in need is also how Meghan views her own children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Speaking on their upbringing, she noted, “It’s what we see in our own children—to give them that promise and excitement for their futures.”
Her role as a mother intertwines with her public endeavors. She seeks to instill the same hope and ambition in her children that she aims to inspire in children worldwide.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Prince Archie during a photocall in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle on May 8, 2019 in Windsor, England | Source: Getty Images
Meghan and Harry’s reflections on their family provide a deeper look into their evolving family dynamics. As their children grow, the couple has observed unique traits and potential in both Archie and Lilibet.
These traits resonate with their own aspirations and values. Meghan shared a touching anecdote about their daughter, Lilibet, who is nearly three years old.
Reflecting on her interactions with Lilibet, Meghan recounted how her daughter once looked at her and said, “Mama, I see me in you,” a statement Meghan interpreted quite literally. This illustrated to Meghan the profound connection and reflection she sees in her children.
