Prince Harry may not have realized the consequences of his words which could have caused some problems for his father, King Charles, who is heading to the United States for the long-awaited state visit to the United Kingdom.
It is a long-standing tradition for members of royal families to maintain a diplomatic stance and not explicitly share their political views in public. Although the Duke of Sussex is no longer an active member of the royal family, he is still the king’s second son, meaning his words have an impact.
Harry’s speech at the kyiv Security Forum sent a message to the United States to “honor its international treaty obligations,” given its role in global security. Trump dismissed the comments when they emerged, stating that Harry “does not speak for royalty.”
However, experts have urged Harry to be cautious in sensitive matters and not to get involved in serious geopolitical issues.
“Prince Harry’s comment on Ukraine is a stunning display of a lack of self-perception that demands a reality check,” said royal and foreign policy commentator Lee Cohen. Daily express.
“Those linked to the Crown, whether working or not, simply do not immerse themselves in partisan geopolitics. Yet here is a man who represents no government or institution, standing out in the middle of a war, while clinging to the royal associations he rejected.”
The expert noted that Harry is becoming a “walking liability” for the royals and this could force the Palace or Parliament to take the necessary measures to “avoid further damage.”
