Just In: Saddest’ thing about George, Charlotte and Louis growing up without Uncle Harry revealed
Just In: Saddest’ thing about George, Charlotte and Louis growing up without Uncle Harry revealed
As well as now being a doting father to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Prince Harry once cherished his role as an uncle to Prince William and Princess Catherine’s three children. Since stepping down from royal life in early 2022, Harry’s relationship with the royals have become strained – with him thought to have not spoken to his brother and sister-in-law for many years.
Due to the fractured relationship between Harry and William, the 41-year-old’s once-close bond with his niece and nephews appears to have suffered. At the time that he stepped away from royal duties, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were aged just six, four and one.
Due to their very young ages, the young trio will likely have very little memories of their once-doting uncle.
Speaking to the Daily Express, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said that, despite being so young, the children will likely be “aware” of their aunt and uncle.
He said: “We understand that William has not spoken to Harry for over three years and that the rift remains deep. When one is very young and is aware there are family problems, there are subjects it is simply not tactful to bring up. The subject of Uncle Harry may well be one of them.”
Mr Fitzwilliams added: “Obviously, George, Charlotte and Louis were 6, 4 and 1 when Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals in early 2020. They were very young.
They would subsequently undoubtedly be aware of Harry and are likely to know or have read that there are serious problems when it comes to their uncle, not to mention Aunt Meghan!!”
He also added that it will likely be a sad reality for all involved as Harry is known to have been “famously good with children”.
The expert explained: “I think it is probably impossible to be unaware of him, he is, as we see when he participates in certain charitable events, famously good with children.”
Following the birth of his niece in 2015, Harry said that he was “thrilled to bits” for William and Catherine.
