Prince Harry Is 'Dangerous' to the Royal Family Because Grievances Remain Unchanged, Expert Warns

Prince Harry could pose a 'dangerous' risk to the Royal Family if he remains aggrieved over past grievances, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has warned, as the Duke of Sussex returns to the UK with Meghan Markle and their two children.

The warning, issued by the London-based royal affairs consultant, frames the Sussexes' homecoming not as a fresh start but as a potential flashpoint for renewed tension within the monarchy. According to a report, Fitzwilliams said Harry's continued feelings of grievance could create difficulties for the institution because of the global reach of the couple's previous revelations.

'If he still feels as aggrieved as it is now reported, he is dangerous to the Royal Family as tens of millions saw Oprah and Spare had huge sales and the Sussexes are now, suddenly, in situ,' Fitzwilliams said.

Harry's Grievances and Calls for Reconciliation

Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 before relocating to California. Their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey and Harry's 2023 memoir, Spare, brought longstanding disagreements with the Royal Family into the public spotlight, reaching tens of millions of viewers and readers worldwide.

Harry subsequently said he wanted to reconcile with his family. In a May 2025 interview, he said, 'I would love reconciliation with my family.' He also acknowledged that some relatives might never forgive him for writing his memoir.

Fitzwilliams argued that reconciliation could remain difficult because he believes Harry's position involves accountability, while the Royal Family is unlikely to issue a public apology.

'He said last year that he wanted reconciliation. For him, reconciliation requires accountability, but the Royal Family will never publicly apologise,' Fitzwilliams said.

The commentator also referred to Queen Elizabeth II's response to the Sussexes' 2021 interview with Oprah. Buckingham Palace said at the time that 'some recollections may vary' and that the issues raised would be addressed privately.

Fitzwilliams added that people simply do not trust the Sussexes, and with reason, according to his assessment. It is a blunt characterization, but it captures the trust deficit that has hardened over six years of public disputes, legal battles and competing narratives.

Sussexes Return to UK Amid Family Tensions

Fitzwilliams' comments come after Harry and Meghan returned to Britain with Archie and Lilibet following six years in California. The couple announced in mid-August that they planned to spend an extended period in the UK, arriving in Birmingham on August 26, 2026.

Their children have enrolled in British schools and are due to begin the new school term in September, though the specific institutions have not been publicly identified. Harry and Meghan will remain private individuals and will not resume royal duties, according to multiple reports.

King Charles was reportedly informed about the couple's plans three days before the move was publicly announced. The claim has been reported by the Press Association and other outlets, with the announcement made on August 19 and Charles allegedly informed on August 16, although Buckingham Palace has not publicly confirmed the precise timing.

Harry's relationship with his father has shown signs of improvement, but his relationship with Prince William remains strained, according to reports.

People reported that the brothers have yet to resume regular contact and that any reconciliation would likely be gradual, with those close to the situation describing lingering tensions within the family.

Reports have described lingering tensions within the family after the Sussexes' public revelations, including the Oprah interview, the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan and Spare.

William and Catherine are said to be resisting any knee-jerk reaction, believing any reconciliation will be a slow build.

For now, Fitzwilliams' warning remains an opinion rather than an established assessment of a threat. His comments reflect concerns about the possibility of renewed public disclosures or disputes if Harry's grievances remain unresolved.

Neither Harry nor the Royal Family has publicly indicated that a major reconciliation is imminent. The Sussexes' return to Britain therefore remains a significant development, but reports about private family discussions and feelings should be treated as unconfirmed unless officially disclosed.

Reconciliation Hinges on Accountability, Not Apology

The impasse between Harry and the Royal Family appears stark. One side seeks acknowledgment, while the other appears unwilling to offer it in any formal, public way.

That mismatch is what makes the current moment so fraught, according to Fitzwilliams' analysis.

Fitzwilliams argues that the gap between Harry's expectations and the family's position could complicate reconciliation, rather than stating definitively that neither side has offered the apology the other believes is owed.

What is clear is that Harry's return raises fresh doubts around reconciliation and trust, with Fitzwilliams warning that unchanged grievances could prove dangerous for the monarchy at a delicate moment.

The couple are living at a private, non-royal residence outside London, maintaining their status as private citizens rather than working members of the Royal Family.

As the new school term begins and the family settles into British life, all eyes will be on whether this physical proximity can eventually thaw years of frost, or whether Fitzwilliams' warning about the dangers of unchanged grievances will prove prescient.