The British monarchy has long been associated with tradition, opulence, and occasional scandals.

However, a new and contentious chapter is unfolding within Windsor Castle, sparking intrigue and discord.

At the heart of this drama is a significant decision made by King Charles III that has deeply upset his son, Prince Harry.

Earlier this year, King Charles, aged 74, made a subtle but impactful change to the rules governing succession to the British throne.

The updated protocol dictates that only royal descendants residing in the United Kingdom and directly related to the reigning monarch are eligible for the line of succession.

This alteration has resulted in the exclusion of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the two-year-old son of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

Despite being King Charles’s grandchild and sixth in line to the throne upon his birth in 2019, Archie no longer meets the criteria due to his residence in California.

Prince Harry, known for his candor, is deeply angered by this development.

He views it as a grave insult and a display of disrespect towards his children, causing him profound sadness.

Sources close to Prince Harry reveal his distress over his son’s removal from the line of succession.

This incident further strains his already fractured relationship with the royal family, exacerbated by his and Meghan’s decision to step back from official duties last year.

Observers speculate that King Charles may be strategically distancing the monarchy from the couple.

Commentator Omid Scobie suggests that King Charles’s actions aim to streamline the monarchy’s operations and maintain a clear succession line.

Conversely, historian Sarah Gristwood argues that the king’s motives are pragmatic, aligning the institution with modern societal expectations.

Nevertheless, the emotional toll on Prince Harry and his son is palpable.

Prince Harry’s commitment to raising Archie and Lilibet outside traditional royal confines contrasts sharply with the recent exclusion from royal events.

Their absence at King Charles’s coronation ceremony fueled rumors of discord, particularly as the family opted not to attend.

Reports indicate that King Charles has also revoked Prince Harry’s access to Frogmore Cottage, signaling a definitive break from the exiled royals.