Royalty

King Charles Gains Unexpected Ally as Prince Harry’s Friendship With Elton John Reportedly Cools

King Charles has reportedly grown closer to music legend Elton John as Prince Harry’s once close friendship with the singer is said to have lost coolness.

The Duke of Sussex shared a long-standing friendship with Elton, whose close connection to Princess Diana also helped strengthen his bond with her younger son.

However, their relationship has reportedly changed in recent times, particularly following their involvement in a legal battle against Associated Newspapers.

Elton has now appeared alongside King Charles on the monarch’s podcast, Rocket Hour, publicly highlighting their shared interest in supporting young people.

During their conversation, the pair discussed the King’s Trust and its mission to provide opportunities for talented individuals looking to build their futures.

The charity has long focused on helping young people develop their skills, gain confidence and access opportunities that might otherwise remain out of reach.

According to an insider quoted by Woman’s Day, Elton’s friendship with Harry was largely rooted in his loyalty to Diana, but their relationship has reportedly taken a different direction.

“Elton’s relationship with Harry was always out of loyalty to Diana, but it’s no secret things have gone south since Harry apparently asked him to help foot their legal bill – and sponsor Invictus – last July,” the source claimed.

The insider further suggested that although Elton’s legal alliance with Harry continues, their personal closeness has diminished.

Elton’s recent public schedule has reportedly included charity events connected to King Charles, with no further holidays in the South of France alongside Harry and Meghan.

“Those days are over,” the source claimed, suggesting that the singer’s social relationship with the Sussexes is no longer what it once was.

The report also suggested that Elton has shown little interest in becoming a peacemaker between the monarch and his younger son.

Meanwhile, the insider claimed that Charles was “surprised” when Elton teamed up with Harry for what was described as a “tricky lawsuit”.

Despite the renewed attention surrounding Elton’s connection with the King, there has been no official confirmation that the singer has ended his friendship with Harry or changed his personal loyalties.