Royal commentator Jennie Bond shared her perspective on the King’s choice not to meet with Prince Harry during his visit to London, attributing it to loyalty to other family members.
Speaking on GB News, Bond expressed surprise and disappointment over the lack of a meeting between Harry and his family.
King Charles’ decision not to meet Prince Harry
The expert speculated that it might be due to loyalty to Prince William, Catherine, and Camilla, who have faced criticism from Harry.
“I was, I have to confess, gobsmacked when I learned that there was to be no meeting between Harry and his father.”
Bond emphasized the significance of timing, pointing out the appointment of Prince William as Colonel of the Army Air Corps as potentially sending a message to Harry about his status within the royal family.
While acknowledging the King’s busy schedule and ongoing cancer treatment, Bond felt that familial bonds should have overridden any tensions between Harry and other royals.
“I think it’s very sad and I must admit in my bones, I feel that Charles should have made time to see his younger son.”
She expressed concern over the lack of reconciliation between them, suggesting that stress from cancer treatment might be influencing their decisions.