Prince Harry‘s repeated financial pleas to the late Queen Elizabeth II left her irritated, disappointed, furious and tired in her final years, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Royal biographer Robert Jobson details in his new book the famously stiff-upper-lip monarch grew weary of her grandson’s constant demands for money after his royal exit.

In The Windsor Legacy, Jobson recounts how Harry, now 41, called the Queen at Windsor Castle during her sacred 5pm teatime, prompting palace aides to raise their eyebrows in disbelief.

The Queen’s Patience Ran Out

Source: MEGAThe Queen grew frustrated with Harry’s constant money requests.

The monarch, then 94, was so annoyed by the interruption she refused to take the call – suspecting it was about money. And the following day, when Harry called again, she picked up.

After hanging up, Jobson writes: “She sighed and said in front of her staff: ‘More money.'”

A royal source said: “The Queen adored Harry, but even her patience had limits. He was constantly asking for financial help, and she found it exhausting. It wasn’t the behavior she expected from her grandson – or from a duke who’d chosen independence.”

Jobson reveals before Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, now 44, stepped down as working royals in 2020, the Queen and then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, had already agreed to fund their security and living expenses for a year.

But despite the support, Harry was said to be struggling with his new life outside palace walls and growing increasingly demanding in private conversations.

Charles’ Early Optimism and Meghan’s Spending

Source: MEGAKing Charles stopped taking Harry’s calls after a heated argument.

According to Jobson, Charles initially viewed Markle positively, believing she “pressed all the right buttons” and would be good for Harry.

“He liked her, as did Camilla,” Jobson writes. “But by the time the couple announced their engagement, his enthusiasm appeared to have waned.”

The Queen, meanwhile, “kept her own counsel” when it came to the couple, intervening only when necessary – though she was angered by Markle’s lavish spending.

Jobson notes the monarch was particularly displeased after learning Markle’s custom Christian Dior gown worn during a 2019 reception in Morocco cost around $80,000.

“She later let Meghan know that such an expensive outfit was an ill-judged choice,” Jobson writes..

The Sandringham Showdown

Source: MEGAThe Queen rejected the Sussexes’ ‘half-in, half-out’ royal proposal.

When the Sussexes returned to the UK in early 2020, they proposed a “half-in, half-out” royal arrangement, allowing them to retain titles and duties while pursuing commercial ventures.

Jobson describes their assumption the Queen would support the plan as “presumptuous.”

When the couple released their statement about leaving royal life without consulting her, “she was furious,” according to the biographer.

And a showdown at Sandringham marked a turning point.

Behind closed doors, the Queen, Charles and Prince William confronted Harry over his demands for independence while retaining privileges.

“As far as the Queen was concerned, Harry’s idea of splitting time between North America and his royal obligations clashed with the monarchy’s need for unity and dignity,” Jobson writes.

It was said privately, Elizabeth described Harry’s behavior as “quite mad.”

Source: MEGARoyal insiders say the Queen felt betrayed by Harry and Meghan’s actions.

As tensions grew, the Queen ordered the duke’s calls be redirected to his father. But Charles, too, had reached his limit.

“After Harry swore at him over the phone one day and demanded funds, he stopped taking his calls,” Jobson writes. “‘I’m not a bank,’ Charles is said to have told his inner circle.”

Jobson adds palace staff were often left making polite excuses when Harry phoned.

One former palace aide said: “Even the Queen, who had always shown immense patience, was disgusted by the constant drama. She felt Harry and Meghan had squandered an opportunity and betrayed her trust.”

The ‘Declaration of War’ Move Prince Harry Has Just Pulled That Has Left Brother William ‘Fuming’ — And Which Could Kill His Chances of Reuniting With Royal Family

Prince Harry‘s decision to announce a major overseas trip just as Prince William landed in Brazil for his Earthshot Prize tour has been branded a “declaration of war” by royal insiders – reigniting tensions between the brothers and sparking fury inside Kensington Palace.

RadarOnline.com can reveal the Duke of Sussex, 41, will travel to Canada this week to mark Remembrance, with engagements scheduled to overlap directly with William’s five-day environmental tour of South America.

The timing, described by one palace aide as “brazen and deliberate,” has infuriated senior courtiers who see the move as a calculated act of one-upmanship.

‘Brazen and Deliberate’: Harry’s Timing Sparks Fury

Source: MEGAHarry announced his Canadian tour during William’s Brazil trip.

A royal source claimed: “It’s come across as Harry deliberately picking a fight. Announcing an overlapping overseas trip just as William landed feels like a pointed move. In royal terms, clashing schedules are a serious breach, the calendar is treated almost like a matter of state.”

Another insider added: “It’s difficult to see this as a coincidence. Harry would’ve known William’s tour dates well in advance – they’ve been locked in for ages. Whether he meant to or not, the timing signals that he’s doing things entirely on his own terms and won’t be managed by the Palace.”

Sibling Showdown on the International Stage

Source: MEGAWilliam played beach volleyball with local schoolchildren during his tour.

The clash comes as the estranged brothers undertake their first major international appearances of the autumn. William, 43, touched down in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, 3 November, to open the fifth annual Earthshot Prize summit – part of his campaign to champion global sustainability.

He was photographed laughing with local schoolchildren and playing beach volleyball just as Harry’s California-based office announced his own high-profile engagements in Toronto – including visits to military charities and a veterans’ healthcare center.

One former royal aide claimed Harry’s announcement landed “like a bomb” inside William’s team. “This week was meant to belong to William – it was a major spotlight for the Earthshot project,” the aide said. “But almost as soon as he started his first event, the focus swung straight to Harry. You can guess the reaction – people were livid.”

Harry’s Canadian Tour Mirrors Royal Engagements

Source: MEGAHarry will attend a gala with the Halo Trust in Canada.

Harry’s visit, beginning 5 November, will include a lunch with the True Patriot Love Foundation, a meeting at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s Veterans Centre, and an evening gala with the Halo Trust. It mirrors the format of a traditional royal tour, a move some insiders say has further rankled William’s circle.

“The optics are hard to ignore,” said a palace observer. “One brother is officially representing the monarchy overseas, while the other is running a similar tour independently. It muddles the distinction between sanctioned royal duty and private initiative – exactly the kind of confusion the Palace wants to prevent.”

Source: MEGACourtiers expressed fury at the overlapping royal schedules.

However, Harry’s camp insists there was no attempt to overshadow William’s trip. His spokesperson said the timing was dictated by logistical and security constraints, noting that, unlike working royals, Harry and Meghan must coordinate their travel through private security advisers.

In a statement, the Duke’s team said: “The events were planned nearly a year ago. The date of the main event, the dinner, is set by the charity, not Prince Harry. The period of Remembrance traditionally extends from 1–11 November and has done for over a century. He can’t choose to move those dates.”

They added: “We are always guided, as to when we can announce trips like this, by the advice given to us by his private security advisers and the event’s security team. The visit, months in the planning, marks a return to a city that has a special place in the Duke’s heart, having hosted the Invictus Games back in 2017.”

Despite the explanation, tensions remain high.

A senior palace figure said: “This isn’t really a question of blame, it’s a matter of respect. Moves like this make it almost impossible for William and Harry to find any common ground again.”

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Prince Harry Is Asked Point-Blank About Becoming a U.S. Citizen — and Gives His Direct Answer

The Duke of Sussex previously said he had “considered” becoming a U.S. citizen after his 2020 move to California

NEED TO KNOW

Prince Harry tackled the question of whether he plans to become a United States citizen while appearing on the Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know podcast
Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, moved to California after stepping back from their royal roles in 2020
The Duke of Sussex also attempted an American accent on the show

Prince Harry directly addressed whether he intends to become an American citizen in a new interview.

On Oct. 29, the Duke of Sussex, 41, shared his stance during a surprise appearance on Lemonada Media’s Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know podcast, when host Hasan Minhaj asked during the “Royal Rapid Fire” segment.

“Are you going to become a U.S. citizen?” Minhaj asked during the quick question-and-answer session.

“Am I going to become a U.S. citizen? There are no plans to be, at this point,” Prince Harry replied.

Harry was born in London as a member of the British royal family and moved to the U.S. with his wife, Meghan Markle, after they stepped back from their royal roles in 2020.

The couple settled in California, where Meghan is from, and are raising their children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, there.

Last year, Prince Harry said he had “considered” becoming a U.S. citizen, but it wasn’t a “high priority.”

King Charles‘ son made the revelation in a February 2024 interview with Good Morning America, when Will Reeve asked if he was enjoying living in the U.S.

“It’s amazing. I love every single day,” Prince Harry said then.

Reeve then asked if Harry felt “American,” to which he laughed and replied, “Do I feel American? Um, no. I don’t know how I feel.”

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry to @ReeveWill on visiting King Charles after cancer diagnosis: “I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go see and spend anytime with him, I’m grateful for that.” https://t.co/yDp82WU7Bk pic.twitter.com/lO0cebeO9i

— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 16, 2024

“Would you think about becoming a citizen?” asked the anchor, and Harry answered, “Whew! I have considered it, yeah.”

When Reeve pressed about what would deter him from making that move, the Duke of Sussex said, “I have no idea. I’m here standing next to this with these guys and the American citizenship is a thought that has crossed my mind but certainly not something that is a high priority for me right now,” he explained, referencing the Invictus Games Winter Training Camp they were at in Canada.

Prince Harry shared a little more about his American life on the Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know podcast, revealing that his “most American” habit is surfing. However, he doesn’t drink Coors Light or wear shorts in restaurants!

Minhaj also challenged Harry to attempt an American accent, and the Duke of Sussex had a laugh about attempting to say, “I ordered breadsticks with ranch dressing at Applebee’s.”

Prince Harry and Meghan, 44, have introduced their children to lots of American traditions, from visiting Disneyland to picking pumpkins before Halloween.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Lillibet, Archie Halloween — Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Meghan Markle/Instagram

After the couple announced their engagement in November 2017, PEOPLE confirmed that Meghan planned to become a U.K. citizen after their royal wedding.

Although she didn’t complete the intense process, the Duchess of Sussex spoke about the difficulty of the U.K.’s citizenship exam on her Archetypes podcast in 2022.

“That citizenship exam is so hard! I was studying for it, and I remember going, ‘Oh my goodness.’ I would ask my husband, ‘Did you know this? Did you know this?’ And people went, ‘Oh, I had no idea,’ ” Meghan said then.

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