Prince Harry’s friend James Haskell takes a swipe at ‘dysfunctional’ royal family: ‘Some aren’t as great as others’

Former rugby player James Haskell took a dig at the royal family. AFP via Getty Images

Prince Harry’s longtime pal James Haskell slammed the royal family as “very dysfunctional” in a new interview.

The former rugby union player told the London Times, in an interview published Tuesday, that he’s spent a lot of time with the Windsors over the years.

“Some aren’t as great as others,” he said. “They do amazing work — but they’re also a modern family that’s very dysfunctional.”

Haskell said that he’s “spent time with the royals.” Dave Benett/Getty Images for Gilgamesh
He called them a “modern” and “dysfunctional” family. Getty Images

Despite the criticism, Haskell defended the monarchy, opining that they “serve an important role” and he loves “what they do.”

For the last few years, the family has displayed discord with Harry after he laid bare his issues with his brother and father in his explosive memoir, “Spare.”

Recent reports surfaced that William and Harry’s relationship was “very bad” but not “irreparable” over the summer.

Harry’s relationship with King Charles does not appear to be much better as the monarch has reportedly stopped talking to him, despite the Duke of Sussex rushing over to the UK upon hearing about his father’s cancer diagnosis.

Haskell co-hosts a podcast with Mike Tindall, who is married to Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara. Dave Benett/Getty Images for BGC Group
Haskell attended Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle. Getty Images

Last month, the Invictus Games founder visited his homeland and did not see either his father or brother.

Haskell, 39, has a special connection to the royals as he hosts a podcast, “The Good, the Bad & the Rugby,” alongside Alex Payne and Mike Tindall.

Tindall is married to Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Phillips. The Tindalls are close to Prince William and Kate Middleton as well as Harry and Meghan Markle.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were guests on the podcast last year. Getty Images for Kensington Palace
Tindall teased Middleton about her competitive spirit. Getty Images for Kensington Palace

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