Prince Harry's Plea to Rejoin Royal Duties Meets Firm Resistance Amidst Family Turmoil
Prince Harry, having distanced himself from royal obligations alongside Meghan Markle four years ago, entertained hopes of reintegration into the royal milieu. However, his aspirations encountered a roadblock from the late Queen Elizabeth, who deemed it unjust for Harry to hold an active royal role while residing abroad, as revealed by Princess Diana's former butler, Paul Burrell.
Burrell conveyed to Slingo, "Harry's aspirations to step back into the royal role appear unattainable." He further remarked, "Having chosen his path, Harry must now come to terms with the consequences."
While Harry might have contemplated rejoining the fold amidst the family's current challenges, Burrell clarified, "Such intentions are deemed incompatible both within the Royal Family's ethos and in the eyes of the public, conveying mixed signals."
Highlighting Prince William's standpoint, Burrell stated, "William has firmly established his stance. Unwilling to accommodate his brother's aspirations, Harry remains at a distance, casting him as the self-imposed estranged prince."
In conclusion, Burrell emphasized the late Queen's unequivocal stance on Harry's role, stating, "The late Queen Elizabeth was explicit in her communication to Harry: attempting to straddle dual roles within and outside the royal framework is untenable. Harry's active involvement as a royal is definitively a chapter of the past."
