During Prince Harry’s recent visit to the UK, he and King Charles decided not to meet, following some challenging negotiations, as reported by Charlotte Griffiths.
Charlotte Griffiths, Editor at Large for The Mail on Sunday, shared insights during a discussion with Patrick Christys on GB News.
Prince Harry and King Charles’ Missed Reunion
She highlighted that King Charles had a packed schedule, which made arranging a reunion with Harry impossible during the duke’s visit to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded veterans and serving military.
Griffiths raised questions about Harry’s role in making the situation difficult for his father.
“There were some tough negotiations happening behind the scenes,” Griffiths explained. “It seems Harry had specific requests about who should or shouldn’t attend the meeting. Although it might seem like Harry snubbed his father, his demands made things very challenging.”
When asked about these “specific demands,” Griffiths suggested that other factors might have influenced Charles’s decision-making.
“It’s possible that other factors played into Charles’s decision,” she noted. “Maybe William had some input on how the meeting should happen, or if it should happen at all. We know that Charles prefers to meet Harry with Camilla present, which isn’t always favored by everyone. Plus, Harry was without his wife, adding to the complexity.”
A spokesperson for Harry expressed regret that a meeting with his father couldn’t be arranged due to the King’s busy schedule.
“Despite the ongoing speculation, it’s unfortunately not feasible for the duke to meet his father during his visit to the UK this week, given His Majesty’s tight schedule,” the spokesperson stated. “The duke understands his father’s commitments and hopes for a future meeting soon.”
Harry and Charles have experienced tensions in recent years, especially after Harry stepped back from his royal duties.
However, following a meeting in February, Harry hinted that Charles’s cancer diagnosis could pave the way for reconciliation.
During an interview on Good Morning America, when asked if a family illness could mend their relationship, Harry responded positively, indicating hope for a potential reconciliation.