Prince Harry is lucky to be born into this particular Royal Family or he "probably would have been murdered" by a lesser royal, says Margaret Atwood.
The Handmaid's Tale author has caused a stir with her very controversial opinion on the Duke of Sussex - leaving many to be thankful we aren't living in a similar sort of dystopian future to one of her books.
It's been a tough week for Harry, who is being booted out of Frogmore Cottage along with wife Meghan Markle by his father King Charles.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed they have been "requested to vacate" their UK home in a move that has reportedly left them "stunned".
And now Harry is under attack from Canadian writer Atwood, 83, who has claimed he is "lucky" to be living in present times.
In a recent article in The Times, it states: "An admirer of Game of Thrones, Atwood thinks Prince Harry, the self-described "spare", is lucky to be born into a royal family that has been stripped of real power.
"Otherwise 'he probably would have been murdered by somebody lower down in the food chain to get him out the way'."
The controversial comments shocked a lot of people on Twitter, who were saddened to see such remarks.
One person wrote: "Words fail me. What an utterly ridiculous comment to make."
"It's so disheartening to discover some female authors that I revered after reading their books or using them to teach Literature are actually very nasty people," added another.
A third said: "'Lucky you weren't born in the 1700s eh! You probably would have been enslaved or beaten to death for speaking!' Vile."
It comes during an eventful week for Harry, who is being kicked out of the home which was gifted to him by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Two other royals are said to have been left "appalled" and to add insult to injury, Frogmore Cottage has now reportedly been offered to the disgraced Prince Andrew.
Sources said the King was outraged by a string of Harry's accusations in his controversial memoir, in particular his attacks on his wife.
Royal sources have claimed Charles took decisive action immediately after being passed a dossier of findings by aides revealing details from the explosive book.
An insider said: "It was the last straw. Harry was well aware how Camilla would be a red line for his father and he crossed with flagrant disregard anyway.
"The King felt without a doubt it crossed a line – it was the ultimate act of disrespect."
Harry also had an online chat with trauma expert Gabor Maté - where he admitted using marijuana and psychedelic drugs to help him "deal with the traumas and pains of the past".
He said the drugs have become a "fundamental" part of his life after he realised they brought him "a sense of relaxation, relief, comfort".
It now remains to be seen as to whether Harry and/or Meghan will attend his father's Coronation in May, but he has received an invitation.
His spokesperson told The Times royal editor Roya Nikkha: "I can confirm The Duke has recently received email correspondence from His Majesty's office regarding the coronation.
"An immediate decision on whether The Duke and Duchess will attend will not be disclosed by us at this time."
