Princess Delphine of Belgium, daughter of former King Albert II, has voiced her support for Prince Harry, saying she feels “very sorry” for him.

Speaking on the It’s Reigning Men podcast, hosted by Daniel Rosney, the 57-year-old reflected on Harry’s trauma and the media scrutiny he faces.

“I feel very sorry for Harry,” Delphine said. “I think that was traumatic for him. I think Harry has suffered so much. He was traumatised, and it’s coming out now.” She added that the criticism he receives amounts to “bullying,” and believes people overlook the deep emotional wounds he still carries from losing Princess Diana.

A Royal with Her Own Complex Past

Delphine herself is no stranger to royal turmoil. The result of an 18-year affair between King Albert II and aristocrat Sybille de Selys Longchamps, she spent most of her life unacknowledged by her father. After years of distancing, Delphine launched a legal case in 2013—the same year Albert abdicated—which she won in 2020, officially becoming Princess Delphine of Belgium.

Now recognised as a royal, she and her two children, Princess Joséphine and Prince Oscar, bear the name de Saxe-Cobourg. Her legal battle, she insists, was never about money or title but about “principles” and her “right to exist.”

“You don’t just have a child and kick it,” she told Tatler in 2023, although she also said she doesn’t blame her father. Since winning the case, she’s begun attending official royal engagements and has rebuilt her relationship with King Albert and her half-brother, King Philippe.

Harry Extends Olive Branch to Royal Family

In a surprising move, Prince Harry has reportedly invited members of the Royal Family to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham—an event he founded to support injured military veterans.

The event’s CEO, Helen Helliwell, confirmed to People that the royal family is “very much welcome,” adding, “We’d be delighted if members of the royal family were able to attend.” She also expressed hope that Harry and Meghan might attend.