Prince Harry appears to be facing a devastating blow to his reputation in the UK — and this time, the backlash is coming from people who once supported him.
Just days after his explosive BBC interview aired, prominent voices in his social circle are turning their backs on him, labeling his actions as “unforgivable.”
One of the most vocal critics has been Ben Goldsmith, a financier and friend of the Royal Family, who didn’t mince words when speaking to Daily Mail’s Richard Eden.
“Tragic but true – Prince Harry’s behaviour is unforgivable,” Goldsmith stated, leaving no doubt about his personal disappointment in the Duke of Sussex.
This public condemnation highlights just how far Harry has fallen from grace among many of his former allies in Britain.
The criticism follows Harry’s controversial interview with the BBC, where he once again took aim at the Royal Household — and, by extension, his father, King Charles.
Harry revealed that the Royal Household played a key role in the decision-making of RAVEC — the committee in charge of assigning royal security.
“Before the Royal Household’s role on RAVEC was known, this secretive committee concluded that when my wife would join the royal family, she should not receive protection,” Harry claimed.
According to him, that decision was only reversed after he personally demanded to know who was taking responsibility for the risk.
The statement struck a nerve — not only with royal officials but also with the British public and longtime royal supporters.
Insiders say this accusation painted senior royals as careless and indifferent to Meghan’s safety, stirring more resentment within the palace walls.
Adding to the tension, Harry’s interview came on the heels of a failed legal appeal regarding his taxpayer-funded police protection in the UK.
The court had ruled against him, siding with the Home Office in its decision to downgrade his security after he stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
Despite losing the legal battle, Harry used the interview as an opportunity to launch another wave of criticism toward the very institution he left behind.
Observers say his tone was less about healing and more about assigning blame, once again isolating him from his family — and now, from his friends.
Even those once sympathetic to Harry’s situation are reportedly growing tired of his repeated public grievances.
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“There’s a sense that he’s gone too far this time,” one royal insider told a UK outlet. “Dragging the King and the Royal Household into a legal matter was seen as crossing the line.”
Harry’s remarks not only painted King Charles as a passive bystander but also suggested he holds some responsibility for the security decisions made about Meghan.
By implying that his own father could have done more to protect his wife, Harry has reopened wounds that many hoped would start to heal.
The backlash online has been swift, with hashtags like #UnforgivableHarry trending on British social media.
Critics argue that while Harry claims to want reconciliation, his actions continue to distance him further from the royal family and public sympathy.
What’s even more damaging is the perception that Harry is using high-profile media interviews to score personal points at the expense of royal dignity.
While the Duke may believe he’s advocating for justice, many see it as an unnecessary and public airing of private grievances.
With former friends like Ben Goldsmith now publicly disavowing him, Harry finds himself more isolated than ever on both sides of the Atlantic.
As the Royal Family moves forward with public appearances and national events, Harry’s absence — and his latest remarks — loom larger than ever before.
