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”.

Meghan Markle, who left her senior royal role with Prince Harry back in 2020, received support from a royal fan after critics slammed the Duchess of Sussex for an insensitive move during her four-day Australia visit.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s mum was invited as a special guest at an all-girls luxury retreat in Sydney. She sat down for a Q&A session where she spoke candidly about her experience in the public life describing it as “very hard”.

However, Meghan’s trip has not been without backlash over several things in the course of the tour. Some fans expressed how the getaway promised a “a weekend of connection, inspiration and personal growth, with Meghan positioned as its headline guest” but she left early Saturday morning.

Social media was abuzz with comments calling her out over leaving the event so soon and not even having dinner with attendees, like she was supposed to.

“Why did Meghan Markle not even share a meal with women who had paid $3000 to spend ‘retreat’ time with her? How is that kind?” one user wrote.

Others echoed the sentiment: “How ridiculous, they advertised like she was spending the whole weekend with them,” one said, while another remarked, “2 hours? I thought it was a weekend retreat? WOW!”

In the midst of all this, an entrepreneur and business owner Liliana Sanelli, who is also a fan of King Charles, shared kind words for Meghan.

“It’s not every day you can say you meet someone as beautiful as Meghan Markle,” she wrote. “This besties weekend has been incredible so far to connect, unite, recalibrate with 300 dynamic women.”

She continued, “Hearing Meghan speak so openly, authentically and be so real – has given me another perspective of powerful, insightful strong women when they are truly real to themselves.

“Whatever your opinion – I must admit I was blown away at her kind, caring engaging energy. There was no BS…. Just keeping it real.”

She noted that Harry was also in the room and the two are “definitely beautiful as a couple and in love”.