Prince Harry may not have realized the consequences of his words that could have landed his father, King Charles, in trouble on his way to America for the much-anticipated state visit to the United Kingdom.
It is a long-standing tradition that members of royal families maintain a diplomatic stance and do not explicitly share their political views in public. Even though the Duke of Sussex is no longer a working member of the royal family, he remains 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 came up, saying Harry “does not speak for the royal family.”
However, experts urged Harry to exercise caution in sensitive issues and not get involved in serious geopolitical matters.
“Prince Harry’s comment on Ukraine is a stunning display of a lack of self-perception that demands a reality check,” said Lee Cohen, a royal and foreign policy commentator. Daily express.
“Those connected to the Crown – whether working or not – simply don’t engage in partisan geopolitics. Yet here is a man who represents no government or institution, stepping into the spotlight in the middle of a war, while clinging to the royal associations he has rejected.”
The expert noted that Harry is becoming a “walking liability” for the royal family and that this could eventually force the palace or Parliament to take necessary measures to “prevent further damage.”
