Prince Harry's interview over King Charles' relationship was to 'send a message', says expert
The BBC interview may have been Harry's attempt to 'send a message' to his family
Prince Harry’s explosive new interview with the BBC, in which he revealed his father, King Charles, “won’t speak” to him, has sparked global headlines and fresh scrutiny of the fractured relationship at the heart of the royal family.
Now, a leading psychiatrist suggests the outburst was no accident, but a calculated attempt to force a response from the monarchy.
He offered some insight into the deeper psychology behind the Duke of Sussex’s latest emotional public statement.
Prince Harry’s message to King Charles
“Prince Harry’s BBC interview was explosive enough to generate a new round of global headlines questioning his stability, his motives, and even his very sanity,” Dr. Raj Persuad, a Harley Street clinical psychiatrist, told The Express.
“My instinct, given that one of the Duke’s many laments is his ongoing estrangement from the Royals, is that his latest public outpouring was in fact an attempt to send a message to the King and other members of his family.”
Harry told the BBC: “Life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has… It would be nice to reconcile.”
He also revealed that the King “won’t take his calls”.
Dr. Persaud suggests the message beneath the surface may be more strategic than emotional.
“With other avenues of communication apparently cut off… this was quite possibly a bid to garner attention on the public stage in a manner they simply cannot ignore, quite possibly a form of emotional blackmail.
“The underlying message here, I suspect, is Harry telling the Royals: I will continue to make a splash in a way that, at best, is irritating, at worst damaging to The Firm, unless you start to take me and my grievances seriously.”
Royal Insider has approached Prince Harry’s representatives for comment.
“He appears unable to move on”
The interview followed Harry’s failed legal appeal against the British government’s decision to downgrade his taxpayer-funded security after stepping back from royal duties.
“His emotions were on display. He appeared to have been caught off balance by the result,” Dr Persuad noted.
He added that Harry appears “unable to move on”.
The doctor also highlighted the deeper psychological impact of Harry’s past, particularly the tragic death of his mother, Princess Diana, in 1997.
Dr. Persuad suggested that this trauma could be impacting his decision-making.
However, the doctor also warns that Harry’s tactic – taking his pain public – could backfire.
“He appears to be in difficulty and, I would suggest respectfully, needs help to move on and really start a process of rapprochement with his family.”
But the psychiatrist remains sceptical about the likelihood of healing, especially if Harry continues down the path of televised interviews and public grievances.
As VE Day commemorations dominate the royal family’s schedule this week, the Palace has declined to comment on Harry’s remarks.
Insiders say the family remains focused on honouring veterans, even as tensions simmer behind the scenes.
While Prince Harry’s desire for reconciliation may be genuine, the road back to peace appears more uncertain than ever.
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