However, there's someone else stepping up to support him – his second father. On May 8th, 2024, Prince Harry returned to the United Kingdom to attend a Thanksgiving mass honoring the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, held at St. Paul's Cathedral.
Surprisingly, no senior royals from the House of Windsor showed up. Instead, members of Princess Diana's family, including her brother Charles Spencer and sister Lady Jane Fellowes, were there, along with Harry's cousins Lara Spencer, Lou Spencer, and George McCorkadale.
But the most significant attendee was Prince Harry's second father, Mark Dyer.
Mark Dyer, a former Welsh guards officer who looked after Harry and Prince William after Princess Diana's sudden death, has been an important figure in Harry's life.
He provided support and guidance during Harry's teenage years, similar to the role Lord Mountbatten played for King Charles.
According to Royal expert Tom Quinn, Diana's decision to attend the service showed support for Harry when the royal family did not.
Knowing that his brother and father would be absent, Harry made sure in advance that he wouldn't be completely alone. Quinn explained that Diana has a soft spot for Harry, who feels misunderstood by his family and needs more support than they were willing to provide.
While Mark Dyer's support for Harry continues a legacy of respect and care, it raises questions about his relationship with other royals.
Quinn suggests that William and King Charles may see Dyer's presence as partiality, but Dyer himself is non-judgmental and offers the support and advice that Harry needs. So, will Dyer's support jeopardize his relationship with other royals? Quinn thinks it's possible, but Dyer sees a young man who has lost much and needs the support of someone who can offer the kind of advice he might expect from his father.
