The relationship between King Charles III and his son, Prince Harry, seems to be at a critical point of deterioration.
Since the Duke of Sussex decided to resign from his royal duties alongside Meghan Markle, the estrangement between the two has become more pronounced.
The statements Harry has made about the royal family have not helped much either and have provoked a deep debate both within the monarchy and in the public sphere, revealing the frictions that have affected their family bond.
What’s going on between King Charles and Prince Harry?
Recent reports indicate that King Charles is becoming increasingly frustrated with his son, to the point of not answering his calls.
According to one royal commentator, this impatience on the part of the monarch is noticeably manifesting itself; he is said to become irritated every time he receives a call from Harry.
Royal expert Emily Andrews, in a column for Woman Magazine, stresses that the multiple criticisms and revelations Harry has made—including those that emerged during his interview with Oprah Winfrey and his autobiography “Spare”—have severely impacted family relations.
Andrews notes that the situation became so complex that now even his father won’t attend to his communications.
It is said that, upon presenting the telephone to the king, he responds with a gesture of refusal, and what was once a close relationship has turned into “total silence.”
The reasons for this estrangement are varied, but the most prominent are Harry’s insistent requests for security assurances—an issue that has caused tensions as the Duke of Sussex believes his father could help solve that problem.
Despite an attempt by Harry to re-establish dialogue after receiving news of his father’s cancer diagnosis, the meeting barely lasted less than an hour and since then, the king has continued to not answer calls or letters from his son, according to sources close to Harry.
This development reflects a deep rift in the relationship, which continues on a downward spiral, with the king evading any attempt at communication from his son.
The dynamic between King Charles and Prince Harry illustrates a tragic denouement in what could have been a bond filled with love and support, now framed by mistrust and misunderstanding.
Differing views on security, privacy, and family life have led to a situation that is far from favorable for both, leaving a trail of pain in the heart of the royal family.