Prince Harry's relationship with the Royal Family is complex, marked by significant tensions, a departure from royal duties, and public criticisms, yet recent reports from early 2026 suggest he is actively seeking reconciliation and rebuilding bridges, especially with King Charles, following meetings and expressed desires for family unity, though deep-seated issues like security concerns and media portrayal continue to challenge these efforts.
“People sometimes ask if growing up with the royal family was a bit like Julian's Downton Abbey, Harry said, per People. “Yeah, but only one of those worlds is filled with drama, intrigue, elaborate dinners, marriages to Americans… and the other is a TV show.”
While "nicest" is subjective, polls consistently show Prince William and Princess Catherine (Kate) as the most popular and positively viewed royals, often praised for their warmth, dedication, and resilience, with Princess Anne frequently cited for her down-to-earth, no-nonsense, and hardworking nature, making her a strong contender for "nicest" in terms of perceived authenticity.
King Charles and Prince Harry's relationship is strained, primarily due to the ongoing dispute over Harry's security in the UK and a breakdown in trust, with Harry stating his father "won't speak to him," possibly because any private conversation could be leaked or used in legal battles, creating a difficult situation for the King as head of state. While Harry desires reconciliation, he feels his father isn't helping with the security issue, leading to limited contact and deep family tension since Harry stepped back as a working royal in 2020.
In October 2025, approximately 30 percent of people in Great Britain had a favorable impression of Prince Harry. Prince Harry has steadily become less popular among the British public since November 2019, when 72 percent of British people had a favorable opinion of the Prince.
Meghan Markle's popularity in the UK has plunged to its lowest level yet, with just 20 per cent of the public holding a favourable view of the Duchess of Sussex, according to a recent YouGov poll.
91% of Britons have a negative opinion of Prince Andrew, the most ever recorded by YouGov.
According to several sources like the Examiner, Camilla “will never forgive” Harry. “She's still livid over what he wrote about her” in his memoir Spare, “and what he said in follow-up interviews.” In Spare, Harry recounted how he viewed Camilla as a “villain” and how he felt when his father remarried.
William's comment about Harry comes as he speaks to Levy about their shared childhood, telling Levy, “I hope we don't go back to some of the practices in the past that Harry and I had to grow up in. And I'll do everything I can to make sure we don't regress in that situation.”
No, King Charles and Queen Camilla generally sleep in separate bedrooms, a common practice among the British upper class and royals, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, as it helps maintain their relationship and allows for personal space, with both having their own rooms at residences like Clarence House and private country homes.
Some say the dueling duchesses disliked one another from day one. Others say the war began when the combatants clashed over preparations for Meghan's wedding. Whatever the case, a new poll indicates that when it comes to popularity in the UK, Meghan is no contest for Kate.
Prince William was the most popular member of the British Royal Family, according to a survey conducted among adults in Great Britain in October 2025.
A whole study crowned Meghan the Duchess of Sussex the most intelligent British royal and the timeline is still trying to catch up to the significance of that. Let's get into it. Oxford Royal pulled academic records. University rankings.
Americans' opinions of Harry and Meghan are mixed and have become more divided, with many growing disenchanted due to perceptions of hypocrisy, entitlement, and constant criticism of the Royal Family, while others remain supportive, seeing them as brave for leaving a toxic environment, though their overall popularity has declined, even in the U.S. Recent polls and media commentary suggest a shift towards more negative views, especially as their Hollywood ventures face mixed reception and they're seen as out of touch with ordinary Americans despite their privileged lifestyle.
However, no paternity test has been undertaken and there is no evidence that Harry is not a Windsor. Anderson's book however is still stoking the rumours ten years on, he names witnesses who in fact say Diana and Hewitt were lovers before, not after, Harry was born.
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in separate beds primarily due to the constraints of the Royal Train (which has only single beds) and as part of a long-standing aristocratic tradition of separate sleeping arrangements for better rest or privacy, though they likely share a bed at home, with their dog sometimes joining them for extra comfort, aligning with modern trends for "sleep divorce".
But as another of William's closest friends once told me, when it comes to relationships with the future king, “it is all about trust and loyalty”. William feels he has lost both with Harry and that may prove too difficult a roadblock to pass.
As Kate Middleton walked down the aisle at her wedding to Prince William, Prince Harry whispered to his brother, "She is here now," followed by, "Well, she looks beautiful, I can tell you that," according to royal author Marcia Moody. This sweet moment captured the brothers' closeness, with Harry acting as best man, before William then whispered "You look beautiful" to Kate as she reached the altar.
"I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious," said Prince Harry, who said the dispute over his security had "always been the sticking point".
In his book, Yes Ma'am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants (via The Daily Mail) royal author Tom Quinn claimed that Harry and William called Queen Camilla "Lady Macbeth," "Cruella de Vil" and the "Witch of the West" as teenagers.
Queen Camilla was diagnosed with a form of pneumonia following a chest infection in late 2024, which caused fatigue and led to her missing some public engagements, though she continued with indoor duties and worked towards recovery, managing lingering post-viral tiredness with rest. Her illness was initially described as a "nasty bug," but she later confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis herself, requiring a modified schedule for a period.
Prince William is now the most liked member of the British monarchy, with 74% of Brits having a favourable opinion of him. Overall, the results were good for the royals, with the majority of British people holding a positive view of the family.
Ingrid Seward says in a new interview with Gb News that Prince Philip felt like Meghan was just like King Edward IV's wayward wife, Wallis Simpson. Apparently, he felt like Meghan was going to do some major damage before she caused any damage.
The most famous royal to refuse the crown in modern history was Britain's Edward VIII, who abdicated in 1936 to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson, making way for his brother, George VI. Other historical examples include Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich of Russia, who refused the throne after Tsar Alexander I's death, causing confusion and leading to the Decembrist Revolt, and Prince Michael of Romania, who was forced to abdicate his throne multiple times.