In a surprising turn of events, Hollywood power couple George and Amal Clooney have distanced themselves from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The Duke of Sussex recently released his new book, “Spare,” and although he expressed deep gratitude towards many people, the names of some of his closest friends were noticeably absent.

One such friend was George Clooney.

While the Clooneys were invited to the Sussexes’ wedding in 2018, it has been claimed that they did not actually know the newlyweds at the time.

However, their friendship began to blossom in the following months, as Harry and Meghan spent a weekend at the Clooneys’ house in Lake Como in August of that year.

According to a source, the Clooneys had personally extended an open invitation to Meghan and Harry, and were delighted to host them.

It is also said that Harry and George share a special bond and friendship, while Amal and Meghan have many similar interests, with the barrister helping the former actress settle into London life.

Speaking about their friendship, George Clooney told Mail Online in 2019 that they have enjoyed dinner parties together.

Living close to each other, the couples have formed a genuine connection based on mutual respect and shared values.

Clooney described Harry and Meghan as “nice, fun, kind people” and expressed his belief that they would be great parents.

However, recent events have strained the relationship between the Clooneys and the Sussexes.

It is reported that Amal is currently occupied working with King Charles on the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award, in partnership with the Prince’s Trust.

As a result, the Clooneys have allegedly blocked all communication from the Harkles (a combination of Harry and Meghan’s names), indicating a clear rift between the once-close friends.

The strained relationship is further exacerbated by Harry and Meghan’s actions.

They have been accused of peddling lies, particularly in their book “Finding Freedom,” where they described George Clooney’s Como house in great detail.

The couple has also been criticized for being difficult to work with and burning bridges.

Their thin-skinned nature and inability to handle criticism have further strained their relationships, not only with the Clooneys but also with the British Royal Family.

Prince Harry’s recent interviews have also had a negative impact on his popularity, especially in the United States.

After relocating to America with Meghan in 2020, the couple focused on championing charitable causes and establishing their own brand.

However, Harry’s solo TV appearances to promote his memoir, “Spare,” have resulted in him making a barrage of claims against his royal relatives.

This shift in behavior has caused royal expert Eric Schiffer to predict a decline in Harry’s popularity stateside.

Schiffer believes that Harry’s previous positive image in the US, which was built on his environmental activism and focus on mental health and equality, has now been tarnished.

The prince’s public outbursts and attacks on the royal family have placed him in the realm of a whining reality TV character, eroding the positive sentiment previously associated with him.

As a result, Schiffer suggests that the American public may also turn away from Prince Harry.

What stands out about Harry’s recent interviews and memoir is his desire to enter new territory.

While this may be a personal choice, it seems to have come at a cost to his relationships and public perception.

Only time will tell how this new chapter in Prince Harry’s life will unfold and whether he can regain the favor that he once enjoyed.