Despite Prince Harry’s recent public appeal for healing during a BBC interview, three leading members of the royal family are reportedly standing in the way of King Charles reaching out to his youngest son.
According to insiders, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton remain deeply hurt by Harry’s past criticisms and are determined to keep a distance.
Tensions Around Camilla’s Portrayal in Spare
The Times reports that while King Charles continues his battle with cancer, reconciliation may not be on the horizon. Sources say the monarch remains wounded by Harry’s portrayal of Camilla in his memoir Spare, where he described her as “the villain, she was a third person in the marriage, she needed to rehabilitate her image…and with her on the way to being Queen Consort, there was going to be people or bodies left in the street because of that.” One insider noted that “in Charles’s mind” this was where Harry “most egregiously crossed the line in attacking the Queen.”
The Duke of Sussex has not only targeted Camilla in his writings but also made claims about William and Kate, accusing them of mistreating Meghan Markle during her time as a working royal.
When asked about the chances of the Waleses reuniting with Harry, a source remarked: “As long as William, Kate, and Camilla have a say in the matter, Harry will be left out in the Californian wilderness.” The three are said to be strongly against Charles extending an olive branch to his son.
Charles’s Private Frustrationseated airing of laundry.” According to The Times, the subject of his rift with Harry is so painful that he avoids discussing it altogether.
One close confidant explained, “It seems to me one of those things that, if you wanted to have a cheerful evening or cheerful lunch, is probably best not to mention.”
Following Harry’s sharp remarks in his BBC interview, the King is said to be both “frustrated and upset,” with another source telling Hello! magazine that he has “zero trust” in his son and views the interview as yet another betrayal.
Experts Weigh In
Royal commentator Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital that a father-son reconciliation is “extremely unlikely.” She explained, “King Charles cannot have a private conversation with his wayward son without the fear of Harry revealing to the media the content of such a private family discussion.” Fordwich added that Harry himself seems resigned to the fractured state of the relationship, which, for now, shows little sign of repair.