Prince Harry’s past crude comment and recent olive‑branch gesture draw royal scrutiny

In 2015 Prince Harry allegedly made a crude remark about Abbey Clancy, the wife of former England footballer Peter Crouch, during a charity soccer event. Royal sources say his wife Meghan Markle would not have approved of the comment, describing it as misogynistic and out of step with her publicly championed values.

During a recent UK visit, Harry mentioned his brother Prince William while speaking to a 12‑year‑old patient at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, saying he held “no personal bitterness.” Royal commentators interpreted the remark as a small olive‑branch gesture toward his estranged brother, though no direct meeting occurred.

Both episodes have prompted discussion about Harry’s behaviour and his relationship with the royal family.