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A new book has revealed that the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, felt pressured to make a significant impact before Prince George's 18th birthday to avoid being sidelined in the royal family.
The book, written by Times royal correspondent Valentine Lowe, sheds light on Harry's frustrations with his advisors and his desire to step into roles similar to those of his brother, Prince William.
According to Lowe's book, Harry was concerned about his relevance as a working royal and compared himself to his uncle, Prince Andrew, who he believed had a limited time to make an impact.
Despite reassurances from his team that he could have a lasting influence if he laid the right foundations, Harry remained fixated on the idea of a time limit on his royal platform.
The book suggests that Harry's ambitions to establish his legacy alongside Prince William's efforts could lead to conflicts within the royal family.
Some of his advisors reportedly spent a considerable amount of time trying to dissuade him from pursuing paths that did not align with the collective goals of William, Kate, and Harry.
In addition to his struggles with advisors, Harry harbored deep suspicions towards courtiers at Buckingham Palace and his father's residence.
His ongoing battles with the British tabloid press further strained his relationships with palace staff, as he expected unwavering support in combating negative media coverage.
The book also delves into interactions between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and palace staff during their tenure as working royals.
Buckingham Palace initiated an investigation in March 2021 following allegations that Meghan mistreated two personal assistants, which her legal team vehemently denied.
Meghan's lawyer emphasized that the accusations of bullying were unfounded and did not align with her character, stating that Meghan had never intentionally harmed anyone physically or emotionally.
Despite the investigation's outcome being kept confidential, the Duchess maintained her innocence and expressed disbelief at the allegations.
In a separate development, it was reported that Prince Harry felt Prince William and Kate Middleton did not warmly embrace Meghan Markle into the royal family.
Royal expert Katie Nicholl suggested that Harry expected more support from his brother when introducing Meghan into their lives.
Nicholl highlighted that William initially met Meghan and was pleased that Harry had found someone he cared deeply for.
However, tensions reportedly arose, leading to Meghan and Harry's decision to step back from their royal duties in 2020 and relocate to California with their children.