In a surprising revelation, actor Dominic West, known for his role as Prince Charles on seasons five and six of The Crown, disclosed that his once-close friendship with Prince Harry had soured due to comments he made over a decade ago during a press conference about a charity expedition to Antarctica.

During an interview with Sunday Times Radio host Kate McCann, West was asked if he had consulted with Harry on how to portray Charles on screen. West candidly shared that their friendship had come to an end "over 10 years ago" after he shared details about their joint expedition to Antarctica in 2013, organized by the charity Walking With The Wounded.

Recalling the press conference, West's comments praised Harry's involvement in the charity mission, stating, "[Harry] was very much part of the team. He seemed to specialize in building latrines. He built this incredible castellated structure with blocks to keep out the wind, and it even had a [toilet] roll holder."

Us Weekly, a popular entertainment magazine, reported on the incident, noting that West's comments were made in 2014. This incident evidently had long-lasting consequences, with the actor revealing the rift in his friendship with Prince Harry.

Interestingly, the article also highlighted that Prince Harry himself has admitted to being a viewer of The Crown, a popular Netflix drama series depicting the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. In a February 2021 episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden, Harry defended the show, stating that it provided a glimpse into the difficulties of balancing duty and family, a challenge he himself has faced.

The fallout between West and Prince Harry underscores the complexities of maintaining friendships amid public scrutiny and the potential consequences of speaking too candidly about shared experiences. While it remains unclear if the two will reconcile, this revelation offers an insight into the delicate nature of high-profile relationships.

As the details of their broken friendship surface, fans of both West and Prince Harry continue to speculate on the impact this revelation will have on their respective careers and personal lives. Only time will tell if a reconciliation between the former friends is possible after such a significant rift.