Prince Harry has strongly refuted a recent claim suggesting he’s afraid of being sidelined from the UK once Prince William becomes king. The remark, originally made by royal biographer Tom Bower, described the Duke of Sussex as “seriously worried” about his long-term status in Britain—particularly in the wake of his father King Charles’ ongoing health issues.

Bower alleged that Harry is “terrified” William might eventually cut him off entirely, stating: “He will be persona non grata.” But Harry’s team was quick to hit back.

“It’s funny how the people who know the least about him always have the most to say,” a spokesperson for the Duke told GB News in a rare and pointed response.

The statement marks one of the clearest public denials from Harry’s camp in recent months, especially regarding tensions within the royal family. Though estranged from his brother and living in California, the 40-year-old has often expressed a desire to mend fences.

“I would love reconciliation with my family,” he said during a BBC interview earlier this year. “There’s no point continuing to fight anymore. Life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has.”

Behind-the-scenes meetings hint at renewed contact

In what could be a subtle thawing of relations, senior representatives from the Sussexes’ team were recently seen meeting with Buckingham Palace officials in London.

Meredith Maines, Harry and Meghan’s chief communications officer, and their UK publicist Liam Maguire were photographed outside the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House after a private conversation with Tobyn Andreae, communications secretary to King Charles.