Insider Claims One Royal Member's Closeness With Harry Is Making Prince William Uneasy
Sources claim the Prince of Wales sees Eugenie’s growing bond with Harry as a threat to royal unity.
Royal sources say Prince William is uneasy about Princess Eugenie’s growing closeness to Prince Harry, especially as rumours of a possible move to California have been in the talking. With old family tensions still unresolved, an insider claims that any public show of support from Eugenie for Harry would 'go down like a lead balloon' with the Prince of Wales. The concern, they add, is not just personal but about what it could mean for the monarchy’s sense of unity.
Growing speculation around a possible move to California for Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, is adding to the unease. Sources familiar with the situation say Harry has been encouraging the couple to consider starting afresh in the U.S., seeing the relocation as both a personal and practical decision. “If they do, it will go down like a lead balloon with Harry’s brother, William. He’ll no doubt see it as Eugenie and Jack siding with Harry,” an insider told IB Times.
From Harry’s point of view, the move would offer Eugenie a break from the constant pressures of royal life in London, while also bringing a trusted family member closer to home in Montecito. Reports suggest the Sussexes are keen to build a circle in America made up of relatives with whom they share genuine emotional bonds. At the same time, Eugenie is said to be navigating a vulnerable phase personally. “Eugenie is feeling very vulnerable,” the insider added. “She by no means wants to turn her back on London or the royal family, but she also feels like she ought to start preparing.”
Harry and Eugenie’s bond is not a recent development. While broader ties within the House of Windsor have weakened, their connection has endured with remarkable consistency. Those close to Harry say he sees Eugenie as both confidante and emotional anchor. In that light, the idea of her living nearby in California feels like a personal wish. And those close to Harry insist that his push for Eugenie and Jack to consider life in California is rooted more in personal connection than rivalry. They say he genuinely wants his cousin to be part of his everyday world and closer to his family in the U.S. Still, the competitive undertone between the brothers has not gone unnoticed. “That’s not Harry’s motivation. He genuinely wants them in his world. But, of course, it will be satisfying if he can get a ‘win’ over his brother.”
For Eugenie herself, the moment is unusually delicate. Friends say she has been feeling increasingly vulnerable in recent months, weighed down by the ongoing scrutiny surrounding her father and the strain that situation has placed on the wider family. At the same time, she is said to be fiercely protective of her young children and constantly torn between shielding them from public attention and maintaining her commitments in Britain. The emotional balancing act has left her facing decisions that are as personal as they are public.
