The Duke of Sussex faces growing doubts about his leadership as his Hollywood lifestyle distances him from his roots.
Harry, once celebrated for founding the Invictus Games and inspiring wounded veterans worldwide, now finds himself at a crossroads with the charity closest to his heart.
Sources tell RadarOnline that his growing distance from the royal family has begun to overshadow his achievements, sparking quiet discussions about whether he should step back from his role as patron.
Since launching the Invictus Games in 2014, Harry has been a powerful advocate for injured service members. But insiders claim his ongoing public rift with the royal family, along with media projects such as his memoir Spare and Netflix series, have made him a more divisive figure within the Armed Forces community.
“We’re about unity and hope,” one insider explained. “Now that Invictus is established and thriving, some feel it might be time for the Duke to take a step back.”
A royal source added, “Harry was flying high when he left the royal family because it was his choice. But now, he’s facing the consequences of those choices.”
Earlier this year, Harry stepped down as patron of Sentebale after reportedly clashing with chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka. The move raised concerns that he may be heading toward a similar situation with Invictus.
“He thought life outside the royal family would be a win,” another insider said. “But it’s becoming clear things aren’t going his way. One decision after another seems to backfire, and losing Invictus would be a personal blow.”
Sources believe Harry’s California lifestyle has created a disconnect between him and the realities of leading a British charity. Surrounded by Hollywood advisers and industry insiders, he’s said to be getting guidance that doesn’t align with Invictus’s core values.
“He’s listening to the wrong people, probably Meghan too,” one insider claimed. “They’re both living in a bit of a Hollywood bubble, out of touch with how things work in the real world.”
