Prince Harry has once again thrown the royal family into chaos and this time, royal experts say there may be no turning back. Amid the ongoing fallout from his bombshell BBC interview and continued criticism of the monarchy, King Charles is said to be reaching his breaking point.
The monarch, still recovering from cancer treatment, is now dealing with what one expert calls a devastating “reputational toll” brought on by his youngest son.
British broadcaster and royal commentator Helena Chard didn’t hold back in her latest analysis, branding Harry the “Duke of Delusions.” She told Fox News Digital that the prince has become a danger not only to the institution of the monarchy—but to the privacy and peace of his own family.
According to Chard, despite King Charles’ deep emotional bond with Harry, the damage has been done. “King Charles holds a place in his heart for his youngest child,” she said, “but sadly realizes he cannot be trusted.”
The expert claims the royal family has finally been forced to pull back. “Along with certain other royal family members, Charles has had to cut contact with Harry,” she explained. “All trust has been broken, and there’s no way to fix what he’s repeatedly shattered.”
Chard pointed out that Harry’s inability to stay silent about private matters has turned him into a ticking time bomb. “He has no filter and continues to share anything and everything with the media without a care in the world,” she warned.
That habit of oversharing has left Buckingham Palace scrambling. From Netflix tell-alls to the memoir Spare, every revelation chips away at the monarchy’s carefully maintained dignity and discretion.
“There is only so much reputational damage that can be smoothed over,” Chard said bluntly. “The royal family has worked tirelessly to modernize their image, but Harry’s relentless attacks are undoing years of effort.”
Even more alarming, Chard accused Harry of delivering mixed messages. “He says ‘there’s no point fighting anymore,’ yet he continues to launch attacks,” she said. “He condemns what he calls an ‘establishment stitch-up’—but demands the very privileges that come from that establishment.”
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The contradiction hasn’t gone unnoticed. Critics say Harry wants the benefits of royalty without the responsibility or loyalty that come with it. That, Chard says, is why the royal family no longer feels safe letting him in.
“No one has the time or heart to pander to Prince Harry’s whims,” she said. “And they certainly don’t want their private conversations blazoned across headlines or adapted for TV.”
Many now believe Harry’s behavior has become a “cautionary tale” inside palace walls. His choices may be shaping how Prince William and Kate are preparing their children for royal life—particularly when it comes to trust and discretion.
Helena Chard believes Harry may have sealed his fate for good. “His actions may have put the final nail in the coffin,” she said. “Not just with his father, but with the entire monarchy.”
King Charles, once hopeful that time could heal old wounds, is reportedly now focused on protecting the future of the crown. That includes preserving what little peace remains within his inner circle—and keeping Harry at arm’s length.
As one insider noted, “There’s no path forward if the bridge has already burned.” And with each passing interview, book, or documentary, that bridge seems further beyond repair.
