Why Prince Harry's Canada Trip 'Surprised' Royal Palace Aides — Report
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Why Prince Harry’s Canada Trip ‘Surprised’ Royal Palace Aides — Report

The royal family’s tensions rise as Prince Harry‘s Canada trip resurfaces after his Toronto Remembrance Day swing, according to a new source. The Duke of Sussex’s team indicates royal staff were alerted, yet palace aides felt blindsided. The visit launched on November 3, the same week Prince William began Earthshot events in Rio, which sharpened comparisons.

Earlier this year, Prince Harry offered to share his schedule to avoid clashes. Even so, mixed messaging returned. The dust-up follows his September meeting with King Charles, described as “a massive step in the right direction.”

Royal aides reportedly caught off guard by Prince Harry’s Canada trip

PEOPLE reports palace staffers were “caught off guard” by the trip announcement. However, Prince Harry’s team says royal communications were “informed in advance.” The timing matters, since Prince William was already abroad. Consequently, as noted by the royal aides, the Duke of Sussex’s Canada trip dispute centers on coordination, not itinerary.

A former royal aide told the outlet the September father-son meeting was “a massive step in the right direction.” Nevertheless, transparency is still the stated goal. Earlier this year, Harry reportedly proposed sharing his official schedule as an “olive branch.” The idea was to prevent overlap and claims of overshadowing.

The backdrop also includes the Kris Jenner 70th birthday party photo flap. PEOPLE noted the images vanished after the event. A source close to the celebration later said, “There were no consent forms.” Separately, an insider told the couple “arrived hand in hand and looked very happy.” Those details fed broader chatter about communications and approvals.

The report also adds that Harry began the Canada tour in Toronto, meeting veterans and marking Remembrance Day. The Duke of Sussex’s office maintained that staff had been “informed in advance,” yet palace aides reiterated they were “caught off guard.” Therefore, the narrative between Prince Harry and the royal family remains split between two accounts.

In short, the road to smoother relations runs through calendars. If the schedule-sharing plan is implemented, future flashpoints may be alleviated. Until then, aides want predictability, while Harry’s camp stresses prior notice.

Originally reported by Santanu Das on Reality Tea.

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