In a surprising turn of events, the ongoing rift between the Duke of Sussex and some of his long-standing friends has been brought to light in the latest episode of Clarkson’s Farm.
The notorious clash between Prince Harry and Jeremy Clarkson, stemming from past controversies, has now extended to include one of the Duke’s closest allies, Hugh Van Cutsen, making an unexpected appearance on the popular Amazon Prime show.
Jeremy Clarkson, known for his outspoken nature, faced backlash from Prince Harry last year following a controversial article in The Sun where he expressed disdain towards the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle.
Despite issuing an apology later on, Harry’s spokesperson emphasized the need to address Clarkson’s history of spreading hate speech, conspiracy theories, and misogyny through his articles.
The appearance of Hugh Van Cutsen, a longtime friend of both William and Harry, alongside Clarkson on the show marks a significant shift in their relationship dynamics.
Hugh, who shares a deep bond with the royal family, has been part of numerous royal events and even had William as the senior usher at his wedding to Rose Ossera back in 2005.
However, tensions escalated further when Rose publicly ridiculed Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from their royal duties.
Her pointed remarks about prioritizing personal pursuits over royal responsibilities added fuel to the already strained friendship between the Van Cutsen family and the Duke of Sussex.
Harry’s memoir, released last year, shed light on the fallout with Hugh and Rose, revealing how their disapproval of his actions, including the Oprah Winfrey interview, led to a rift in their once close-knit circle.
The Van Cutsom family, who had been staunch supporters of the royals, found themselves at odds with Harry’s public disclosures.
Despite attempts to address the criticisms privately, Harry found himself isolated from his former friends, with public scrutiny intensifying.
Angela Levin, a biographer who previously documented Harry’s life, expressed concerns about his drastic transformation post-Meghan, attributing his alleged isolation to his wife’s influence.
As speculations about Harry’s dwindling friendships continue to circulate, the narrative surrounding his personal choices and relationships takes center stage.
The complexities of royal dynamics intertwined with personal allegiances paint a vivid picture of the challenges faced by Prince Harry in navigating his evolving social circles.