In a revelation that threatens to send further shockwaves through the Royal Family, a new explosive book claims that Prince Harry's own circle of friends turned against him, deliberately leaking private stories to the press.
The biography, by renowned author and journalist Tom Bower, alleges that the Duke of Sussex's closest pals felt utterly betrayed after being unceremoniously "cut off" by Meghan Markle. This perceived rejection, the book suggests, was the catalyst for a campaign of revenge, with insiders choosing to share damaging anecdotes with journalists.
The Source of the Leaks
According to the claims, the leaks did not originate from within the hallowed halls of Buckingham Palace, as the Sussexes had long suspected, but from their very own social circle. These individuals, once trusted confidants, reportedly felt scorned and abandoned as Harry's old life faded away to make room for his new one with Meghan.
This alleged betrayal provides a startling new perspective on the couple's deeply strained relationship with the media. For years, they have blamed "institutional rot" and specific palace aides for the relentless negative coverage and intrusion into their private lives.
A Pattern of Distrust
Bower's book, titled 'The House of Sussex,' paints a picture of a couple increasingly isolated from Harry's former support network. The author suggests that Meghan's approach to her husband's friendships was a primary cause of this rift.
This isolation, compounded by the alleged leaks from those they once trusted, seemingly cemented their decision to step back from royal duties and ultimately leave the UK for North America. The revelations offer a poignant and troubling explanation for the deep-seated distrust that defined their final years as working royals.
