Mr Jobson added: “Harry, however, later claimed that his father told him there was ‘not enough money to go around’ for Meghan, because he was already having to pay for William and Catherine. Harry was furious – feeling that he and Meghan were entitled to lavish handouts from ‘Pa’ in return for agreeing to serve the crown.

“In fact, according to close sources, Charles ended up giving Harry a ‘substantial sum’ and did not cut him off financially.” The revelation comes as the lid was also lifted on the King’s true feelings about a spontaneous visit from Harry shortly after news of his cancer diagnosis.

After the 75-year-old’s health scare emerged, Harry flew straight to the UK, having a whistle-stop meeting with his father at Clarence House. The monarch was said to have been “unhappy” about Harry dropping in without more warning, particularly at being kept waiting while he and the Queen were supposed to head to Sandringham for his recuperation.

A source told MailOnline the King was “unhappy” as the visit disrupted his plans to begin his recuperation at Sandringham. Instead of rushing off, the king was kept waiting at Clarence House for his arrival for their short visit which did nothing to repair their relationship.