King Charles ‘bruised’ by Prince Harry’s statement over meeting in UK
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King Charles was reportedly ‘bruised’ by a statement issued by Prince Harry, regarding their failed meeting during the Duke of Sussex’s recent trip to Britain for an Invictus Games event. This revelation was made by royal expert Kate Mansey on the podcast The Royals with Roya and Kate.
During his visit, Prince Harry, father to Archie and Lilibet, made it clear through a public statement that he would not be meeting with his father, King Charles. This announcement has stirred discussions and speculations about the ongoing dynamics within the royal family.
Further complicating the matter, Cheat Sheet reported that King Charles’s office responded by claiming they had never received a formal request for such a meeting from Prince Harry. This discrepancy between the public statement and the response from the royal office highlights the communication gap and underlying tensions within the family.
She claimed: “Someone at the palace told me that the King was bruised by that statement that Harry put out, which all plays into exactly why.” Harry’s spokesperson had said: “In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not the Duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it, unfortunately, will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full program. “The Duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.”
The situation sheds light on the delicate and somewhat strained relations between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family, following his move to the United States with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their subsequent step back from senior royal duties.
The lack of a meeting, and the public nature of the communications about it, underscores the ongoing challenges and adjustments facing the royal family as they navigate their relationships in the public eye. This incident not only impacts the personal relations within the family but also reflects on the royal family’s image and their interactions amidst the ever-watchful public and media.
