Prince Harry has been accused of “putting salt in his family’s wounds” with his sweeping allegations and his “guilt campaign”.
In his latest TV interview for his explosive memoir, the prince claimed that the royal family had launched a war against him – in collusion with the British press – to undermine the credibility of his book.
Speaking on The Late Show in New York, the fifth in line to the throne – who has used his ghost-written memoirs and accompanying interviews to launch a series of venomous attacks on his family – claimed that his so-called truth bombs made them themselves feeling “uncomfortable and scared”.
When asked by host Stephen Colbert if there is an “active campaign by the rest of your family, the Royal House, to undermine this book and you for supporting it,” Harry replied, “Of course. And mainly by the British press, because they . . .’
The fifth in line to the throne – who has used his ghost-written memoirs and accompanying interviews to launch a series of caustic attacks on his family – claimed his so-called truth bombs have left the royal family feeling “uncomfortable and frightened”. feel.
Buckingham Palace has consistently refused to act on the prince’s provocation, believing there is nothing to be gained
Colbert interrupts: ‘But supported and instigated by the palace?’
Harry replies, “Of course again. That’s the other side of the story, right. After 38 years they have told their story and this is the other side of the story. And there’s a lot in there that might make people uncomfortable and scared.”
Buckingham Palace has consistently declined to act on the prince’s provocation, believing there is nothing to be gained – particularly when it comes to hope of one day healing family ties – by taking sides with the furious princes in public.
But those who know of the breakdown in his relationship with his family – who have refrained from criticizing him out of respect for the king – believe he has now crossed a line.
They are particularly upset by Harry’s refusal to take any responsibility for his own actions and his “willful ignorance” in refusing to acknowledge how hurtful his increasingly acrimonious attacks on family members have become.
A source, who asked not to be named, said: “Unfortunately, that’s a one-sided truth. Harry clearly believes what he says.
In his last US television appearance, Harry appeared on one of America’s most popular talk shows and took part in an embarrassing skit that poked fun at royal tradition
“The reason he and Meghan left was not because they were evicted, as they claim, or fled dramatically for their lives,” a royal source said
“The problem is nobody else sees much of it, especially when it comes to events surrounding his and Meghan’s departure from the royal family.
“The reason he and Meghan left was not because they were evicted, as they claim, or because they fled dramatically for their lives. It was simply because the royal family and the institution would not do whatever they wanted.
“This latest interview is just another salvo in her blaming campaign.”
Another added: “Despite how much of what he claims is even true, this constant destruction of his family only rubs salt in their wounds. It’s really terribly unfair.
“At the heart of it all is the story of a very sad family breakdown – including Harry’s own – and one that will never have a happy ending unless it gives people some time and space to heal.”
In his last US television appearance, Harry appeared on one of America’s most popular talk shows and took part in an embarrassing skit that poked fun at royal tradition.
Prince Harry’s book Spare was released on January 10th and quickly became one of the best-selling non-fiction books of all time
Another royal source said: “Despite how much of what he claims is even true, this constant destruction of his family only rubs salt in their wounds
The Prince arrives at New York Studios to be greeted on a red carpet by two royal trumpeters wearing replicas of the uniforms of the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry.
The prince yells at Colbert in mock humility, “Woah… stop it. Stephen, no need, but thanks, I appreciate that.”
‘What are you talking about? That’s nothing for you!’ The host replies, before urging Harry, “Get out of the way, he’s coming!”
At this point, actor Tom Hanks comes around the corner and jokingly exclaims, “I’m back! Where is my fanfare?’ while Harry throws rose petals at him.
In the hot seat, Harry, 38, agrees to sip tequila to calm nerves he must feel as a “private individual” at having to be such a public face for his book.
Prince Harry hints that both the media and the monarchy felt “threatened” by the couple’s very existence
He is particularly warmly received by audiences, especially when he invites them to join him. Colbert says, ‘They’re already on your side, man, you don’t have to get them drunk.’
Harry describes writing the book as a “cathartic experience” and one that “brought up old memories I didn’t even think I had” before veering into several rambling monologues about the British press.
He also claimed that “abuse and harassment” by the media, backed by Buckingham Palace, was the reason he and Meghan were “forced to leave.”
“We fled my home country,” he said dramatically of her decision to move to California and buy a multi-million pound villa.
Noting that both the media and the monarchy felt “threatened” by its very existence, he adds: “It was then that I realized that our very existence outside of that institutional control actually posed a greater threat. And something similar happened to my mother.
“They always knew my wife would leave because of the way they abused her, but the most embarrassing thing was when I decided to leave with her.”
At one point he describes the interview – during which he was not asked any questions challenging his version of events – as a form of therapy, jokingly holding his interviewer’s hands.
He also plays in front of the crowd, telling them what a “great place” America is to live, to loud whoops and cheers.
Harry also confirmed that many newspaper accounts of the breakdown in his relationship with his brother – which were then denied by the palace on his behalf – were true, but said they were falsely “pinned on his wife”.
The prince also showed off the now-famous necklace, which broke when he claimed William physically assaulted him over Meghan’s “difficult” behavior in a row but has now been repaired.
He showed off two hanging silver charms that Meghan had given him, engraved with images of his children’s heartbeats, and a third one with a tiger’s eye made for him by a friend in Botswana.
In an interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby on Sunday night, Prince Harry expressed doubts about the official account of his mother’s death
When asked what his mother would have thought of the estrangement between the two brothers, Harry says he thinks it would never have gotten to this point had she been alive.
The prince talks a lot about the extensive therapy he’s received and how it’s “decoding” memories he’s buried.
Remarkably, he says he used Diana’s favorite perfume as part of his treatment, saying, “Her scent, her perfume and the spray on and the ability to unlock memories I never thought I had…but there are memories before that.” 12 year old Harry I can never unlock and that sucks.’
He added that once he began therapy, he realized he “speaks a different language” from the rest of his family and palace officials.