Despite efforts at reconciliation, experts believe the Duke of Sussex's royal success follows a different path from his mother's struggle.
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals in 2020, the move drew inevitable comparisons to Princess Diana's turbulent journey within the monarchy. But royal commentators say the Duke of Sussex's story is far from a reflection of his mother's past—it's a chapter of its own.
A recent secret meeting involving King Charles's aides and Harry had sparked hope among royal fans that the long-standing frost between father and son might finally begin to thaw. Yet, according to insiders, signs of meaningful reconciliation remain distant, leaving Harry trapped in an uncomfortable limbo.
Royal expert Robert Jobson, speaking on The Sun's Exclusive Show, believes the damage may already be done. "I think it's too late. Too much has gone under the bridge," he said, suggesting that public perception may be the biggest hurdle to any potential royal return.
Jobson pointed to Harry's recent visit to Angola—mirroring Diana's iconic minefield walk—as an attempt to align himself with his mother's legacy. But the effort, he argued, fell short. Unlike Diana, who gave her authorized biography Her True Story without personal financial gain, Harry's memoir Spare reportedly earned him a significant payday. “She didn't monetize it for herself,” Jobson noted. “He made a fortune out of it.”
While whispers of a thaw in royal relations persist, one notable absence in the peace efforts is Prince William's team, casting further doubt on any near-future reunions.
For now, it appears Harry's battle with the royal institution is on a different trajectory than Diana's—a personal reckoning marked not just by pain, but also by profit.
