Royal commentator Jennie Bond has said that the Prince Harry’s behaviour and attitudes can be explained by his childhood traumas and that people should stop making trouble in his marriage

A seasoned Royal expert has thrown their weight behind Prince Harry’ s assertion of happiness in the face of ongoing divorce rumours with his wife Meghan Markle – declaring “I believe him”.

The experienced Royal pundit Jennie Bond, who has a long history with the BBC as a Royal correspondent, suggests that Harry’s difficult past has left its mark, labelling him “damaged” and calling for an end to unnecessary meddling in a marriage the public is not privy to.

At a recent literary event in the Big Apple, the 40-year-old Duke made light of the relentless media sagas, scoffing, “Apparently we’ve bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it’s just like, what? ” He did acknowledge the challenge of such constant media buzz, admitting finding it hard to “hard to keep up with”.

Meghan and Harry look happy together but rumours persist – especially on social media ( 
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Speaking to OK! magazine, Bond delved into Harry’s defiance and the shadows cast by the tragic demise of his mother, Princess Diana, explaining: “Harry is stubborn. And he is also understandably damaged by what happened to his mother. Who can blame him for being so protective about his wife and children?”

She empathised with the prince’s feelings towards the intrusive press and internet trolls, stating: “I have some sympathy with his despair about the media…and social media in particular, with the trolls who peddle unsourced nonsensical rubbish about his marriage.”

Jennie advocated for respect toward Harry and Meghan’s private life, concluding: “He says he is happy. I believe him. Let’s stop trying to make trouble in a marriage we know nothing about.”

Harry and Meghan in Colombia at the Afro Women and Power Forum in August ( 
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Given Prince Harry’s military background, having served in Afghanistan, his security worries are understandable, yet some of his actions, such as travelling to Nigeria and Colombia with Meghan, have been perceived as inconsistent. By taking on the Home Office over security concerns, Harry demonstrates determination, but this might further strain his relationship with King Charles, according to Jennie.

The Duke of Sussex has been embroiled in a legal battle over the withdrawal of his UK security detail, a decision made following his 2020 relocation to California. He was recently allowed to challenge this decision in the High Court and has publicly voiced his concerns on multiple occasions.

Prince Harry has stated: “All it takes is one lone actor, one person who read this stuff, to act on what they have read, and whether that is a knife or acid … they are genuine concerns for me, they are one of the reasons I won’t bring my wife back to this country [the UK].”