Prince Harry slammed for publicity stunt as ‘peace talks’ speculations continues
Royal biographer Tom Bower has launched a scathing attack on Prince Harry’s recent visit to Angola, dismissing it as a “desperate” publicity stunt.
Bower claimed that the Duke of Sussex’s trip to retrace his mother Princess Diana’s famous 1997 landmine walk was a calculated move driven by fear and desperation.
“It’s a stunt. Harry is desperate,” Bower said during his appearance on GB News. “He is desperate to get back to England and distance himself with the bitter feud of his wife.”
The royal commentator suggested that Harry would never leave California because of his children, but was struggling to establish his own identity.
He also claimed that Harry was motivated by concerns about his future relationship with the monarchy.
“What he really fears is, when the King, God forbid, dies, his brother is going to banish himself from Britain. So in some ways, he is trying to ingratiate himself,” he explained.
Despite Bower’s criticism, Prince Harry’s visit to Angola was centered around a noble cause – supporting landmine clearance efforts.
The Duke of Sussex, patron of the Halo Trust charity, met families in the remote village of Cuito Cuanavale and taught children mine safety phrases in Portuguese. He also met Angolan President Joao Lourenco to discuss ongoing demining efforts in the country.
Harry’s visit echoed Princess Diana’s iconic 1997 trip to Huambo, where she famously walked through a minefield just months before her death in a Paris car crash.
The prince wore protective gear, including a visor and bulletproof vest, as he walked through cleared minefields and participated in a controlled detonation exercise.
The timing of Harry’s Angola visit comes amid reports of potential reconciliation efforts between the prince and King Charles.
According to recent reports, aides from both camps have held meetings to discuss avoiding media and calendar clashes. Harry is expected to return to the UK in September for a WellChild event, sparking speculation about a possible meeting with the King.
