Prince Harry’s rift with Prince William and King Charles has widened the breach between the royal family and the Sussexes.

The Duke of Sussex reportedly feels ‘utterly betrayed by the King, with insiders citing two major issues that burned all bridges between the father and son.

Meghan’s husband’s ongoing security battle and the collapse of hopes for reunion have deepened rift between the monarch and the Duke.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s dad has lost his taxpayer-funded protection since he moved to the US after quitting his royal job in 2020.

The 41-year old has fought unsuccessfully to have it reinstated. He believes the current arrangements make it unsafe for his family to visit the UK.

On the other hand his efforts to rebuild his relationship with Charles, 77,  have seemingly ended in smoke as no further development has been made.

A source close to Harry claimed to OK!: “From Harry’s perspective, the sense of betrayal by Charles isn’t vague or abstract – it’s rooted in two very specific frustrations that have been building over time. 

“The first is the continued lack of clarity and progress around his security arrangements, which he sees as fundamental to his ability to return safely to the U.K. with his family.

“The second is the growing feeling that any genuine effort to rebuild his relationship with his father is being quietly deprioritised. He had been led to believe there would be movement on both, and instead he feels increasingly held at arm’s length.”

The insider went on to explain: “On Harry’s side, there’s a strong perception that Charles has stepped back from the idea of another meaningful face-to-face meeting, despite earlier indications that a deeper reconciliation might be possible.”

The pause creates a picture for him of being shut out rather than welcomed back. That combination has been particularly difficult for him to process and has left him feeling profoundly let down, according to the insider.

However, some commentators believe that the Sussexes’ upcoming summer visit could act as a turning point as it may open the door to rebuilding relationships and easing tensions.

Renowned TV host, Alison Hammond, has sparked reactions from fans with her comments about Meghan Markle at the show.

The TV presenter suggested that the backlash faced by the Duchess of Sussex is rooted in “racism” and “misogyny”.

The viewers were left divided after the debate unfolded on This Morning following fresh comments from the Duchess of Sussex, who recently claimed she had been “bullied and attacked” online for a decade and described herself as “the most trolled person in the world”.

During the segment, Hammond introduced a clip of Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, expressing her anger over online abuse against her, warning that social media platforms are “anchored and predicated on cruelty to get clicks”.

The presenter then turned to journalist Bryony Gordon and stated: “Imagine being the most trolled person in the world. What that must do for you mentally.”

Gordon, who has previously voiced support for the Duchess, claimed she had experienced trolling herself “by proxy”.

Recalling her own interactions with Archie and Lilibet’s mother, Gordon said she bore “no resemblance” to the “villain” portrayed online and argued that the hostility said more about modern culture than the individual at its centre.

“There’s this sort of level of vitriol that is levelled, particularly at Meghan,” she said, adding that while not everyone has to like public figures, “we don’t need to take abuse”.

Hammond went on to question the scale of backlash directed at the former working royal, asking: “Ultimately, what has she ever done, really and truly? What, has she murdered anybody? No. She hasn’t done anything, really.”

She also described it as “sad” that ordon faced abuse simply for supporting the Duchess.

The conversation took a more pointed turn when co-presenter Dermot O’Leary asked the panel why they believed the mother-of-two attracts such intense criticism.

Hammond appeared to agree with Gordon’s assessment, nodding as she said: “Racism.”

She continued: “Do you know what? You’ve got to call it out when it’s there. Don’t be silly. It’s racism. It’s misogyny. It’s everything, all of the above.

The remarks quickly sparked a fierce reaction online, with viewers taking to X to voice their opinions on Hammond’s comments, with one user writing: “Being called out for bad behaviour is not bullying nor is it racist.”

Another added: “Apparently you can’t be critical of a woman or that’s ‘misogynistic’… well it’s not, you’re just wrong.”

Others questioned whether the backlash was linked to her actions rather than her identity.

“Could it be it isn’t down to sexism, racism, but just down to some people simply don’t like her?” one post read.

However, Meghan’s fans retaliated: “Never really understood why she gets so much abuse. I like her and Harry.”

While another suggested critics would soon “go back to their usual national sport of trashing her again”.