Public interest in the relationship between Prince Harry and King Charles III has remained high since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from official royal duties in 2020. In recent months, renewed attention has followed media coverage of a biography about King Charles that discusses alleged disagreements within the family, including claims related to financial support before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from royal life.
These reports are based on content from a published book by royal author Robert Jobson and coverage by established UK outlets such as the Daily Mail. Importantly, the details described below are not presented as independently verified facts but as claims attributed to the author’s account.
The Source of the Claims: Robert Jobson’s Book
The allegations originate from Our King, a biography of King Charles III written by royal commentator Robert Jobson. Jobson is a long-standing royal correspondent who has previously authored books on members of the Royal Family, including works on Princess Diana and royal protection officer Ken Wharfe. His writing is frequently cited by British media, though his books represent his interpretation of events rather than official statements from Buckingham Palace.
According to reports published by the Daily Mail, Jobson’s book claims that there were early tensions between then-Prince Charles and Prince Harry regarding financial arrangements for Meghan Markle after her marriage into the Royal Family.
The coverage attributes the following claims specifically to Jobson’s book, rather than presenting them as confirmed historical fact.
Reported Claims About Financial Support
As summarized by the Daily Mail, Jobson writes that Prince Harry was unhappy when his father allegedly said he could not provide additional financial support for Meghan Markle as a working member of the Royal Family. The book reportedly states that Charles told Harry he was already supporting other members of the family, including Camilla and the households connected to Prince William and his children.
The author claims that this conversation became one of the early points of disagreement between father and son. According to Jobson’s account, Harry felt frustrated by the response, and the issue contributed to growing strain within the family.
It is important to note that there has been no official confirmation from Buckingham Palace, King Charles, Prince Harry, or Meghan Markle regarding the specific details of these alleged conversations. The only public confirmation available is that the claims appear in Jobson’s book and were later reported by media outlets.
What the Book Allegedly Says About Communication
The same media coverage reports that Jobson’s book describes a period during which communication between father and son allegedly became more difficult. The author claims that after disagreements about finances, Charles became less responsive to Harry’s calls.
One passage quoted in the press suggests that Queen Elizabeth II questioned Charles about why he had not agreed to Harry’s requests, and that Charles reportedly replied that he was “not a bank.” Again, this statement is attributed to Jobson’s writing and not to any official transcript or public statement.
These claims should be understood as the author’s account rather than verified records.
Public Context: The Sussexes and Financial Independence
In January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issued a public statement announcing their intention to step back from their roles as senior working royals. Shortly afterward, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the couple would no longer receive funds from the Sovereign Grant and would no longer represent the monarch in an official capacity.
Prince Harry later confirmed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 that his father had “stopped taking [his] calls” for a period, though he also said that King Charles had continued to take his brother Prince William’s calls. In the same interview, Harry stated that he relied on funds left to him by Princess Diana during the early period after stepping back.
These comments are on record and come directly from Prince Harry himself. However, they do not confirm the specific claims made in Jobson’s book regarding requests for financial support for Meghan Markle prior to the couple’s departure.
Media Coverage and Public Interest
Stories about royal family relationships often attract significant attention, particularly when they involve personal dynamics between parents and children. Coverage from outlets like the Daily Mail has framed Jobson’s claims in strong headlines, which can sometimes blur the line between reporting and interpretation.
The Ongoing Relationship Between King Charles and Prince Harry
Since the Sussexes’ departure from royal duties, there have been ongoing reports of a complicated relationship between Prince Harry and the rest of the Royal Family. However, the public also has limited visibility into private family interactions.
Both Buckingham Palace and Prince Harry’s representatives have, at different times, emphasized the importance of privacy when it comes to personal family matters. Official statements generally focus on institutional roles rather than personal disputes.
As a result, much of what appears in books and media reports reflects interpretation, anonymous sources, or author perspective rather than verifiable public record.
Conclusion
Recent headlines about Prince Harry being upset with King Charles over alleged financial support for Meghan Markle are based on claims made in Robert Jobson’s biography Our King and reported by outlets such as the Daily Mail. These accounts describe alleged private conversations and emotional reactions, but they have not been independently verified by official palace sources or confirmed publicly by those involved.
What is confirmed is that financial arrangements changed after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties, and that Prince Harry himself has spoken openly about periods of strained communication with his father. Beyond that, many of the more detailed claims remain the interpretation of authors and commentators rather than established fact.
For readers seeking clarity, the most reliable approach is to focus on what has been officially confirmed and to treat biographical claims as reported perspectives rather than definitive accounts.