Prince Harry is rushing back to the UK in a panic after his close friend Tyler Perry told him about a series of secret tapes that could ruin Meghan Markle’s carefully crafted image. The clips show a side of the couple that is real and unfiltered—conversations and behind-the-scenes looks that don’t fit with their polished “happily ever after” story.

Harry, 41, is worried that the tapes will cause a huge scandal that will hurt his wife, their family, and any small chance of fixing things with the palace, insiders say.

During a casual podcast conversation, Perry, 56, joked that the tapes were “honest truths” from when he took care of the Sussexes after they left the royal family in 2020.

Perry said, “These aren’t fairy tales; they’re real life,” hinting at talks about fame, family problems, and personal problems.

A friend of Harry’s said he “froze” when he heard the news and then booked the first flight out. “He’s scared it’ll bring up old fights, like Meghan’s jealous comments about Kate or his calls for respect, and make them look like bad guys,” the source said. Meghan, who is 44, is said to be “gutted” and worried about how it will affect their kids, Archie and Lilibet.

The internet is a time bomb. HarryTapes is trending on social media right now. Some fans say, “Protect their privacy—Tyler’s a traitor!” Critics cheer, “Finally, the mask slips—goodbye, perfect duo!” Tweets fly: “Meghan’s image as the strong mom?

Falling apart quickly! The buzz is about new royal problems, like King Charles’s title strip for the kids and Camilla’s tiara fight with Charlotte.

Charles, who is 76 and tired from cancer, says the noise makes him “exhausted.” William and Queen Kate don’t say anything, but whispers say William is “relieved” that the truth is coming out. Harry’s dash home seems like a cry for help.

Will the tapes drop, or will he bury them? The Sussexes are on the edge because of things like Meghan’s bad fashion choices and Harry’s threats to write a book. Fans want things to calm down, but this tape tease sounds like trouble. The fairy tale is coming apart, and everyone is watching to see if it does.