Prince Harry reportedly had someone right by his side as a “second father” to lean on as tensions between him and the royal family started to grow over the past years. It is none other than his beloved late mother, Princess Diana’s younger brother and his uncle, Charles Spencer. The report came after the Duke of Sussex’s recent visit to the UK. He, his wife, Meghan Markle, and their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, also had a reunion with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House during the trip.
Prince Harry reportedly sees uncle Charles Spencer as a ‘second father,’ claims insider
Prince Harry reportedly sees his uncle, Charles Spencer, the younger brother of his late mother, Princess Diana, as a “second father.” As reported by National Examiner, an insider told them that for the Duke of Sussex, “He’s almost like a second father.” The person continued, “So naturally Harry has leaned on him a lot these past six years.” The insider then claimed, “He goes to him for advice about everything.” The person also added, “Especially his strained relationship with his family.”
In the meantime, according to the news outlet, Charles Spencer welcomed Prince Harry, his wife, Meghan Markle, and their kids, 7-year-old Prince Archie and 5-year-old Princess Lilibet, to late Princess Diana’s childhood home at Althorp House in Northamptonshire, during their recent UK visit.
Per the news outlet, the source further said to them that “Staying with him at Althorp with Meghan and the kids was a beautiful experience.” The person continued, “He really rolled out the red carpet for them.” The source also added, “And it only strengthened that bond.”
The insider further explained, “They spoke a lot about how Harry can navigate this next chapter,” during Prince Harry’s recent UK visit. The person continued, “Because his uncle really feels there’s still a big place for him within the royal world.” The insider then explained, “In many ways,” Charles Spencer is “living proof of that himself.” The person continued, “He may be on the fringes of the monarchy.” “But he still has enormous social standing and ties to that world,” the insider also added.
