Prince Harry Has Reportedly Suffered a Lot Because of Judgment over Royal Exit, Friend Says

Prince Harry went through a tough time after his very public split from the Royal family and reportedly suffered a lot, a close friend reveals.

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made known their intention to split from the Royal family, critics saw it as a thoughtless and insensitive decision. But Nacho Figueras has a contrary opinion; he said,

"[Harry] has suffered a lot from all of the things that have happened to him. He suffers a lot from people judging him."

Figueras made the statement in a new special by ABC titled "Royal Divide: Harry, Meghan, and the Crown." Explaining the Prince's reason for quitting Royal life, he added,

"He is being a father… a guy who is trying to protect his cub and his lioness from whatever it takes."

The polo player and Harry have known each other for years and share a close relationship. He described the dad-of-one as someone who has become an incredible man, a man Princess Diana would be proud of.

The late People's Princess left the Royal life before her tragic death in the late '90s. However, unlike her son and his wife, she left after her marriage to Prince Charles ended in a very public divorce.

While Prince Harry and Markle's decision seems like a colossal step away from Royal traditions, they are not the only one who has broken protocol.

Prince Harry and Markle stepped away from life as Royals in a quest to live a quieter life. The couple has often expressed their displeasure on the scrutiny that comes with living in service to the Crown.

The parents-of-one stayed for as long as they could, and have the Queen's blessing to start over. The two are happily living their new life with their son Archie in Canada, and a source told Closer Weekly,

"Meghan doesn't miss anything about being in the Royal family. Not in a horrible way, but she just doesn't."

The source added the former actress is 100% happy. Harry is confident they made the right decision, but he also has home pangs that being with his wife and son help to ease.

With the two leaving their duties behind, other Royals would have to step up. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are the most likely candidates, but they would have to be willing.

Interestingly, while Prince Harry and Markle's decision seems like a colossal step away from Royal traditions, they are not the only one who has broken protocol. The Queen has on several occasions.

Her Majesty broke the status quo when she invited the mom-of-one to Christmas dinner before she and Harry got married. The monarch has a lot of affection for her grandson, and she's happy if he is happy.