In a two-day hearing at London's High Court, Prince Harry unveiled his longstanding insecurities and mistrust, sparked by speculative reports questioning his paternity during his formative years. Harry, 38, confessed to suspicions that his father was not Prince Charles but James Hewitt, former paramour of his late mother, Princess Diana. Furthermore, Harry voiced his belief that these rumors were part of a scheme to expel him from the royal household.
"Harry acknowledged his paranoia, but at times he seemed to be under illusions!" shares a trusted royal insider with The National ENQUIRER. “Harry's tendency to blame others for his hardships, rather than take personal accountability, has long been a royal household annoyance. Now, it’s laid bare for all to see."
Given Prince Charles's perceived remoteness, Harry became convinced of his childhood fantasy that "this cold man was not his father," explains mental health specialist, Dr. Gilda Carle.
Drawing on the title of Harry's memoir, 'Spare', Dr. Gilda suggests it hints at his perception of being the surplus successor behind his elder brother, William. "Seeing his mother sidelined in a similar fashion, due to Charles's relationship with Camilla, it's understandable that he sought solace in Meghan, who eventually steered him away from the royals," she adds.
The renowned psychologist cautions that Prince Harry's persisting 'victim mentality' could have a detrimental impact on his own children, Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 2. "As an adult and a parent, it’s crucial for Harry to move past this phase and emerge as a role model for his children," she advises.
During his court appearance, Harry was notably emotional, sparking concerns about his mental health. He held the media responsible for several personal missteps, including his revealed drug usage, his Nazi outfit controversy, and the end of his relationship with Chelsy Davy.
He disclosed his struggles with trust issues, leading to depression and paranoia. However, when asked to substantiate his claims, Harry often failed to align his courtroom testimony with the accounts in his memoir, leading to tense exchanges with the journalists' legal representative.
"Harry claimed that illicit methods were employed to gather the stories, but he did not dispute their truth," observes our royal insider. "Reality is, Harry was exposed! It’s naive to think his actions would not be considered newsworthy."
Insiders believe Harry's disclosed paranoia might illuminate his controversial decisions, including marrying Meghan Markle and relocating to California.
"Harry is in dire need of help," the source adds. "He needs to retreat from the public gaze and focus on healing. Resorting to litigation against his supposed adversaries isn't in line with royal conduct and may prove disastrous in the end."