Prince Harry ‘regretted’ bombshell Megxit statement | Royal | News
According to the report prepared by TelegramHarry later regretted “blinding” his grandmother by not speaking to her privately beforehand.
A source told the paper: “I don’t think he fully appreciated the impact the statement would have in terms of them not consulting the Queen. He regrets it.”
The episode reportedly put pressure on Harry, especially given his close relationship with the late monarch. Despite this regret, there is little indication that he is questioning his decision to leave royal life behind.
Instead, Harry, 41, has spoken repeatedly about the sense of freedom and gratitude he felt while living in the United States.
These sentiments have been expressed across a variety of platforms, including the Netflix docuseries Harry and Meghan in 2022 and the memoir Spare, released the following year.
He last reflected on his life in America during a public speech in December.
Speaking to columnist and DealBook founder Andrew Ross Sorkin at the New York Times DealBook Online Summit on December 4, Harry said: “I really enjoy living here and bringing my kids here.”
She added: “This is a part of my life that I never thought I would have. I feel like it’s the life my mother wanted for me.”
“It’s such a great opportunity to be able to do things with my children that I obviously wouldn’t be able to do in the UK. It’s a fantastic opportunity and I’m so grateful for it.”
Harry and Meghan moved abroad in 2020 and later bought an £11 million mansion in Montecito, California, where they have remained ever since.
They are raising their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, away from the constraints of royal tradition. In recent years the couple has increasingly embraced life in the public world of California and Hollywood.
Harry’s memoir Spare became a global bestseller, while Meghan released two seasons of the With Love, Meghan series and launched her lifestyle brand As Ever in 2025, following her return to social media last year.
