An insider well-versed in royal affairs has disclosed startling revelations concerning the strained ties between the Sussex family and the king.
Following their withdrawal from royal duties in 2020 and the subsequent criticism of the monarchy in an Oprah Winfrey interview, a Netflix series, and the duke’s novel Spare, the king purportedly admonished the duke to cease divulging information to the media.
The Sussexes have found themselves mostly distanced from the royal fold, with royal expert Tom Quinn asserting that the king has urged them to desist from making private family matters public amidst speculations of the duke working on a new book.
In an exclusive interview with Sunday’s Mirror newspaper, the duke mentioned that his father had expressly implored him to abstain from writing or discussing any content that could potentially stir controversy within the family or involving his brother.
It is common knowledge that defying a king’s directive carries consequences.
Despite currently residing in California, the Duke of Sussex has had minimal communication with his father over the past four years.
Their latest confirmed interaction occurred just over an hour ago, shortly after the king received a cancer diagnosis.
Whether the stern warning was issued during their recent meeting or through informal channels remains ambiguous.
Reports suggest that the Prince of Wales and Princess Catherine have reportedly cut off all ties with the Sussexes permanently following the release of Spare, exacerbating the already frosty relationship.
According to Mr. Quinn, the duke’s continuous remarks to the media have led to further deterioration in the connections between him, the king, and his brother.
Throughout his grievances regarding his family’s treatment, the duke has consistently aimed for an apology and sought to witness his father and brother rectifying their actions.
However, airing his complaints publicly has only exacerbated the situation, resulting in more severed ties to his past.
Even individuals outside the royal inner circle, including those not affiliated with the palace, are steering clear of the Sussexes to avoid any potential disclosures.
Allegedly, the duke’s treatment of his uncle the king has prompted his first cousins, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, to sever all relations with him.
Despite harboring hopes of reconciliation with the king and the Prince of Wales, the royal family members were notably absent from the duke’s Invictus Games 10th-anniversary event in London last month, signaling a significant rift.
The tensions between the Sussexes and the king reportedly escalated during an unofficial royal tour of Nigeria shortly after the anniversary service.
A source close to the palace revealed that the king perceived the visit as an attempt to undermine the monarchy and the Commonwealth, further fueling his displeasure.
The dynamics within the royal family continue to unravel, with each public statement or action deepening the existing divides.
The repercussions of these strained relationships extend beyond the immediate family circle, impacting the broader royal network as well.