At 85, legendary royal snapper Arthur Edwards unleashes decades of silence: Harry & Meghan’s shocking bad behavior exposed! 😤
The Sun’s veteran photographer—who’s chased royals worldwide for 45 years—finally spills the tea on the Sussexes’ “appalling” antics, from a “miserable” wedding to Harry’s total media meltdown. What secrets has he buried until now?
Unpack the explosive revelations that could end the royal feud. 👉
Arthur Edwards, the grizzled lensman who’s documented the British monarchy for nearly five decades, has finally let loose—at the ripe age of 85—with a no-holds-barred takedown of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. In a series of candid interviews marking his retirement from The Sun newspaper after 45 years on the royal beat, Edwards didn’t mince words, branding the Sussexes’ conduct as “appalling” and pinning the blame squarely on a transformation he witnessed up close: Harry’s shift from fun-loving prince to “unbelievably miserable” exile, all after Meghan entered the picture. From a “miserable” wedding day that Edwards calls the “worst royal event” he’s ever covered to Harry’s media blackouts and family feuds, the photographer’s revelations—delivered with the bluntness of a man who’s snapped everything from Queen Elizabeth II’s Australian tours to Prince Harry’s gap-year jaunts in Africa—have reignited the endless Sussex saga. As the royal family slims down amid King Charles III’s health woes, Edwards’ expose feels like a parting shot from an insider who’s seen it all, raising fresh questions about whether Harry and Meghan’s “bad behavior” is self-sabotage or just the price of independence.
Edwards, who earned an MBE for his services to journalism and photography, spilled the beans in a sprawling YouTube sit-down with The Sun’s Royal Exclusive host Matt Wilkinson, aired on September 25, 2025. The 85-year-old, now enjoying retirement in his native Yorkshire, reflected on a career that began in 1978, when he first tagged along on royal tours for the tabloid. “I’ve traveled the world with Harry,” Edwards said, his voice gravelly from years of shouting over crowds. “He was always the joker, the one who’d buy us a round at the pub after a long day. But since Meghan? It’s been appalling. He’s lost, treating us like telegraph poles—won’t even say good morning.” The photographer’s candor stems from a lifetime of access: He captured Harry’s first steps in the spotlight, from his Eton days to Afghan deployments, and was front-row for the 2018 Windsor wedding that kicked off the Sussexes’ fairy-tale facade. But that day, Edwards insists, was anything but magical—for the press, at least. “It was the worst royal wedding I ever did,” he declared. “Miserable from start to finish. Harry was hell-bent on keeping the newspapers at arm’s length, shoving us 800 meters away with long lenses while their hired snappers got the close-ups. The whole British press felt snubbed.”
The wedding woes were just the opening act in Edwards’ litany of grievances. He traces Harry’s “180-degree turnaround” to Meghan’s 2017 arrival on the scene, when the former Suits actress brought a fresh vibe to Buckingham Palace—at first. “The initial 18 months? Phenomenal,” Edwards recalled in the interview, echoing sentiments from his 2021 Fox News appearance. “Meghan was a breath of fresh air, a great ambassador who injected new spirit into the family. I said it on telly: This girl’s the real deal.” But cracks appeared fast. By late 2018, tours to Australia and Morocco soured as Harry grew “distant and miserable,” ignoring press pools and skipping the traditional post-tour pints. Edwards, who’d once shared laughs with the prince over helicopters and skiing trips alongside brother William, felt the chill personally. “Harry and William were inseparable—until Meghan came along and it all fell apart,” he said. “He started seeing the media as the enemy, calling us ‘evil monsters’ in Spare. I don’t remember him being angry before her; now he’s just… lost.”
Edwards’ expose doesn’t stop at personality shifts; he dives into the Sussexes’ post-Megxit maneuvers with the skepticism of a tabloid veteran. Their 2020 bombshell exit—dubbed a “half-in, half-out” deal that Queen Elizabeth II shot down—left Edwards shaking his head. “The Queen was understanding, but it couldn’t come at the family’s expense,” he noted, referencing the abdication scars from Edward VIII’s era. Fast-forward to Harry’s 2023 memoir Spare, which Edwards calls “the final betrayal.” The book, selling over 6 million copies, detailed alleged scuffles with William, labeled Camilla a “villain,” and portrayed Meghan as the misunderstood outsider. “Charles was heartbroken,” Edwards claimed. “Harry’s behavior toward his family? Appalling. It’s time he realized the damage.” He even touched on Meghan’s no-show at Charles’ May 2023 coronation, calling it “the right call” to avoid drama but a missed olive branch. “William and Harry don’t speak now—that rift’s as deep as reported,” Edwards added, citing palace whispers of zero contact since the book dropped.
The timing of Edwards’ revelations couldn’t be more poignant. At 85, he’s bowing out after a career immortalizing the Windsors—from Diana’s fairy-tale wedding to Charles’ fractious reign. His final dispatch coincides with Harry’s rocky September 2025 UK return, where soldiers snubbed him with no salute and William reportedly erupted over a fresh “trust breach.” Edwards, who’s photographed Harry more than most, sees patterns: “He founded Invictus out of genuine heart—brilliant stuff. But now? It’s all Netflix deals and Oprah chats, airing grievances for profit.” The Sussexes’ Archewell Foundation and Meghan’s American Riviera Orchard brand have netted millions, but Edwards questions the cost. “They wanted out, fine. But the constant war with the world? That’s on them.” A viral YouTube clip from his interview, titled “Arthur Edwards DROPS the FINAL BLOW! EXPOSES Meghan & Harry’s Exit PLAN,” has clocked 1.5 million views in 24 hours, with X users split: Pro-royal Brits cheering “Finally, the truth!” while Sussex sympathizers cry “Tabloid hit job.”
Critics of Edwards, like those on Quora, dismiss him as a Sun hack with an axe to grind—the paper’s history of royal intrusions runs deep, from phone-hacking scandals to relentless Diana pursuit. “He’s no impartial observer,” one user sniped. “Just a pap with a grudge.” Yet Edwards’ access was unmatched; he was pool photographer for 20 royal tours, earning grudging respect even from wary princes. His early praise for Meghan—calling her a “new store in spirit” (likely a folksy slip for “store of spirit”)—lends weight to his disillusionment. “I tried to be gracious post-Megxit,” he admitted. “But enough’s enough.” Royal biographers like Robert Lacey echo the sentiment: Harry’s media paranoia, amplified by Meghan’s Hollywood lens, has isolated him further. “Edwards saw the fun Harry evaporate,” Lacey told Grok News. “It’s a tragedy of self-fulfilling prophecy.”
Public polls reflect the divide. A fresh YouGov survey post-interview shows Harry’s UK approval at a dismal 28%, down from 40% pre-Spare, while William’s holds steady at 65%. American fans, buoyed by the couple’s Netflix hits like With Love, Meghan, remain loyal—TMZ ran a sympathetic piece framing Edwards as “bitter old guard.” But in Britain, tabloids from The Sun to Daily Mail are lapping it up, with headlines blaring “Arthur’s Fury!” and “Harry’s Lost Soul.” Edwards’ own book, a memoir teased in the interview, promises more: “45 Years Behind the Lens” hits shelves October 2025, with chapters on the Sussex “exit plan” and untold wedding anecdotes. “I’ve held back for years,” he said. “Now? Gloves off.”
For Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, holed up in Montecito with Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, the barbs sting amid their reinvention. Harry’s Invictus pushes forward—anniversary events drew praise—but family ties fray. Charles, 76, battles cancer quietly, while Kate Middleton’s recovery has spotlighted William’s burdens. Edwards’ plea? “Realize the hurt, Harry. Come home properly, or let go.” Will the prince listen? History—from Diana’s media wars to Andrew’s scandals—suggests not. As Edwards shuffles into sunset, his expose cements a narrative: The boy who once saluted with a wink now sulks in shadows, behavior “appalling” enough to make even a loyal snapper turn.
Yet, amid the roast, Edwards offers a sliver of nostalgia. “Harry’s got heart—that Invictus magic is real,” he conceded. “If he drops the grudge, he could still shine.” In a monarchy eyeing slim-down survival, with William’s 2031 coronation on the horizon, the Sussexes’ bad behavior—per Edwards—risks irrelevance. Or, as one X post quipped, “From Windsor to winner? Nah, from prince to punchline.” As retirement beckons, Arthur Edwards leaves the royals with a final flash: Truth hurts, but so does silence.