Prince Harry and William have had a tainted relationship with their father, Prince Charles which dates back to the untimely demise of their beloved mother.
Ever since Princess Diana passed away, the father-son duo's relationship has been on the rocks.
"There has always been this complicated relationship with their dad," a palace source told PEOPLE in this week's cover story.
The insider added that it is Prince Charles who controls the money and manages all the finances.
"It's not a straightforward father-son relationship," the palace source added. "He is their father and their boss, and they are beholden to him to fund their offices and lives."
A close insider further said, "Tension between Charles and the boys has always surrounded money, because Charles is the one who holds all the power."