Harry 'regretful and embarrassed' over bombshell Oprah interview, expert claims

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah interview rocked the royal world, but now a royal expert has said Harry is 'embarrassed' about the tell-all.

During the bombshell TV special, the Duke of Sussex aired his grievances with the royal family, claiming that Prince Charles had stopped taking his calls and cut him off financially.

He and Meghan made several other unflattering claims about the monarchy, but now Harry is allegedly regretting his comments.

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"He's a hot-headed guy, he acts on his emotions," Duncan Larcombe, author of Prince Harry: The Inside Story, told Closer magazine.

"Harry was clearly hurt and angry about Meghan's experience with the royals - and used the interview to get it out," he said.

"But after returning home, I've no doubt he's been feeling embarrassed, regretful and awkward. He's now facing the consequences. I believe he'll regret that interview - and maybe his decision to leave the Royal Family."

Larcombe spent years working as a royal writer and recalled an incident with the "hot headed" prince in 2008.

While covering Peter Phillips' stag do that year, Prince William supposedly invited Larcombe to join the royal group for a few drinks.

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However, Harry wasn't aware of the invite and thought Larcombe had snuck in, leaving the Duke of Sussex "livid", according to Larcombe.

The author claims Harry "saw red" and argued with him, before William stepped in to explain the situation and calm his brother down, at which point Harry apologised.

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Harry has long been reported to be the more emotional brother, while William is known for keeping a cool head.

However, Larcombe claims Harry's recent trip to the UK for Prince Philip's funeral has prompted the royal to reconsider his latest comments about the monarchy.

The solemn occasion saw Harry reunited with his brother and father, William and Charles, as well as other senior royals.

Though it's unlikely the tensions between Harry and his royal relatives were smoothed over in a matter of days, there seems to be some reconciliation between them all.

Harry and Meghan reportedly contacted William and Kate Middleton just yesterday to congratulate them on their 10 year wedding anniversary.