Longtime Friend of Prince Harry Speaks Out About His Urgent Appeal
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In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry's attempt at rekindling relationships with his estranged family has met with harsh rebuke from close friends, notably financier Ben Goldsmith. Goldsmith's stern words paint a grim picture for the Duke of Sussex's future within the royal family.
A confidant of the Duke confided in the media, stating, "That's a real shame, but it's the truth of the matter." The comment comes in response to Harry's public plea for reconciliation with his family, which followed hot on the heels of the court's ruling on his security appeal.
Apparently, Harry was left disheartened by the court's decision and conveyed to his interviewer his wish for a reconciliation, acknowledging the improbability of forgiveness from certain family members due to his book writing. He added, "Of course, they won't forgive me for numerous reasons."
Ben, the son of the late billionaire Sir James Goldsmith, shares a connection with Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, through Ben's sister, Jemima Goldsmith, who had a close friendship with the Princess.
Reports suggest that Ben was among the first to publicly criticize Harry for his sensational interview with Oprah Winfrey and the explosive book, Spare, which hit the shelves in 2023.
The Goldsmith family's displeasure with Harry stretches back to his candid discussions during his interviews, including the one with Oprah, where he opened up about private family matters. Goldsmith's critique reflects a sentiment that Harry's public disclosures and legal battles over personal security have not only strained friendships but also crossed a line in terms of public behavior.[1][2]
The critique comes in the midst of ongoing family feuds within the royal household, with Harry expressing fears about some family members never forgiving him, particularly after making remarks about King Charles's health and ongoing disputes with other royals like Prince William and Princess Kate.[3] Ben Goldsmith seems to believe, despite Harry's expressed intentions for reconciliation, that his behavior—most notably his public disclosures and media confrontations—has been so hurtful that it exceeds redemption from those close to him.[1][2]
- Harry, who has been critical of his estranged family, has faced harsh rebuke from close friends like Ben Goldsmith, who shares a connection with Harry's late mother, Princess Diana.
- In response to Harry's public plea for reconciliation with his family, Ben Goldsmith, the son of the late billionaire Sir James Goldsmith, criticized him heavily, citing his sensational interview with Oprah Winfrey and the explosive book, 'Spare', as being detrimental to his relationships within the royal family.
- Despite Harry's wish for reconciliation with his family, celebrities and entertainment enthusiasts around the world watch with bated breath as the Duke of Sussex continues his legal battles over personal security and media confrontations, which seem to have strained relationships with close friends like Ben Goldsmith and left him isolated within the world of royalty.
