Prince Edward has admitted the situation between the British royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has been "difficult for everyone" but insists "that's families for you".
During an interview with US television channel CNN, the Earl of Wessex - who is the Queen's youngest son - was asked about "the family rift that is undeniably there" between Harry and Meghan and senior members of the family.
Edward, 57, asked the interviewer "are you euphemistically referring to Harry and Meghan?" and when that was confirmed he went on to insist that his nephew and his wife have his utmost sympathy as "we've all been there before" when it comes to "excessive intrusion" and wished them "the best of luck" in their life in America.
Edward - who is married to Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, with whom he has two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn - said: "It's very sad. Weirdly we've all been there before - we've all had excessive intrusion and attention in our lives. We've all dealt with it in slightly different ways, and, listen, we wish them the very best of luck. It's a really hard decision ... It's difficult for everyone, but, as I said, that's families for you."
