Paul Burrell says that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are "stabbing the Prince's relatives in the back" by taking advantage of their associations to the crown, according to a former employee of the British Royal Household.
Burrell, once a servant of the Queen and the late Princess Diana, further asserts that the pair is "attempting to blur the boundary between royal and celebrity."
His remarks follow reports that Harry was caught using a microphone on his and Meghan's New York visit back in September of this year.
The black cable was visibly poking out of his trouser pocket and into his shirt, and it has been rumored that the pair was filming footage for their multi-million dollar Netflix agreement.
Additionally, Harry is set to issue a memoir next year documenting his time in the royal family and how he and Meghan retired from their positions and transitioned to senior royals before moving to the United States.
The couple previously discussed their turbulent time in the royal family during their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they claimed that their son Archie was not named a prince due to "concerns and discussions" about his possible dark skin tone.
And, in an interview with Closer magazine, Paul stated: "A large part of the royal attraction and popularity stems from the fact that no one knows what happens behind closed doors. As a result, when Harry and Meghan give a peek inside their lives, it is surprising and scandalous, and the public loves to hear about it. It's juicy gossip, and it's what gives them their appeal."
"They have fled the royals and gained their independence, but in actuality, they will always be bound by the notion that they are only fascinating because they are royal. And by using these ties, they stab Harry's family in the back and exacerbate the schism. Harry's book, I'm sure, will be much more stunning than what he's stated thus far, as the publishers will need."
Harry and Meghan have inked a slew of partnerships with companies such as Netflix and Spotify after resigning as senior royals and relocating to California.
Meghan also wrote a children's book titled "The Bench", while Harry was named chief impact officer of Silicon Valley start-up BetterUp, which focuses on mental health counseling.
Last Wednesday, the pair was unveiled as "impact partners" and investors in Ethic, a sustainable investing business.
The couple is said to have been referred to the fintech asset manager via friends. It is uncertain how much money they have invested or how much money they are receiving.
Meghan told DealBook in a joint interview with Harry: "Where I come from, you don't talk about investment, correct?"