Confidante of Prince Harry speaks up about the distressed entreaty from the royal figure
It seems Prince Harry's recent attempts at reconciliation with his family haven't gone down well with his close pals, notoriously including financier Ben Goldsmith. Goldsmith, son of the late billionaire Sir James Goldsmith and brother to Princess Diana's close friend Jemima, wasn't shy about voicing his opinion after Harry's contentious back-and-forth with the BBC. He bluntly declared that Harry's actions were "unforgivable."
This harsh statement appears to be a direct response to Harry's interview following the outcome of his court case regarding security arrangements. The Duke, allegedly feeling crestfallen over the court's decision, stated that he aspired for a reconciliation, acknowledging that some members of his family wouldn't forgive him for writing his book. He added that there were many things they wouldn't forgive him for.
Ben had previously been Harry's first friend to openly criticize the Duke for his controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey and the explosive memoir, Spare, published in 2023. His criticism stemmed from Harry's repeated public aired grievances, which Ben implied crossed discretionary lines expected within royal circles. Harry's earlier revelation about losing friendships due to discussing family matters with Oprah underscores this pattern of estrangement from peers who view such public disclosures as betrayals. Goldsmith's comments also came shortly after Harry's latest legal defeat over security reinstatement, furthering the public scrutiny on his post-royal journey.
- Despite Harry's efforts for reconciliation with his family, controversies surrounding his interviews and memoirs continued to strain relationships, even with close friends like financier Ben Goldsmith.
- Goldsmith, a son of the late billionaire Sir James Goldsmith, expressed his disapproval of Harry's actions in a direct and unforgiving statement.
- During Harry's interview following a court case, he openly spoke about his desire for reconciliation, acknowledging that some family members might never forgive him for writing his book.
- Goldsmith had earlier criticized Harry for his controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey and the publication of his memoir, Spare, in 2023, particularly for airing grievances expected to remain within royal circles.
- The entertainment world, along with celebrities, has followed Harry's post-royal journey closely, as his legal defeats and public disclosures about family matters continue to make headlines.
- Harry's repeated public statements, along with his book, have led some of his peers to view his actions as betrayals, resulting in the loss of friendships and heightened public scrutiny.
