Prince Harry is still engaged in a war with the royal family, and it seems that the feud may never end. The Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan Markle, appear to be at a standstill when it comes to making any progress with the royals. However, one expert claims that Harry appears to enjoy playing the victim in the situation, and his previous interviews and comments have confirmed this.
According to Express, Prince Harry has publicly declared that he would love to end the rift between him and the royal family. However, there have been no real steps to bridge the gap between the two entities. Conflict expert Julie Cobalt suggests that it appears Harry may actually feel comfortable as the victim and will likely continue that narrative.
“Publicly criticising your family, especially in a memoir, virtually guarantees defensiveness and further distance. It also strips you of control over how your message is received.” Cobalt tells Hello! “If Harry’s goal was reconciliation, a better strategy would have been to work with a conflict coach or mediator.“
“Public sharing can feel like control and clarity, but it often replaces resolution with reinforcement,” she added. “It’s much easier to stay in the role of victim than to look inward and explore your own contribution to the problem.”
Prince Harry Likes Playing The Victim in Royal Family Feud?
Harry may also be deflecting the blame to the royal family. During an eyebrow-raising interview, the Duke of Sussex declared that his father, King Charles, had the power to mend the rift if he chose to.
Cobalt says that it’s unlikely the feud will be resolved unless each party can put themselves in the shoes of the other. King Charles and Prince William would need to try to understand things from Prince Harry’s point of view. Meanwhile, Harry would also need to consider his father and brother’s position.
“Breaking the cycle of blame doesn’t mean ignoring your feelings. It means being willing to see the other person’s perspective, even when it’s hard,” she stated.
However, fans aren’t convinced that Harry truly wants a reconciliation. Some think he’d much rather play the victim.
“Being a victim also means Harry doesn’t have to take any responsibility for his actions,” one person commented.
“He is his own and worse enemy,” said another.
“Harry is absolutely clueless. His immense privilege is lost on him,” a third person wrote.
Prince Harry has made it clear that he wants to make amends with his family. However, neither he, Meghan Markle, nor the rest of the royal family has seemingly made any genuine attempts to work things out. Until all parties are ready to tackle the issues head-on, it appears the family will remain divided.
