“The quotes attributed to him are pure invention fed, one can only assume, by sources intent on sabotaging any reconciliation between father and son. Presumably, those same sources have also chosen to disclose that gifts were exchanged.”

The spokesman clarified that while a framed photo was given, it only featured Archie and Lilibet, not Harry and Meghan.

Palace Response

Buckingham Palace insiders later told The Telegraph that Harry’s talk of “sabotage” was seen as “counterproductive.” One source added: “It’s very sad, especially because everyone has been working hard behind the scenes to make the private relationship work.”

Palace aides stressed that all sides — particularly King Charles himself — are keen for father and son to be on better terms.

Concerns for Archie and Lilibet

Amid the family tensions, some commentators have voiced concern for Harry’s children. It is believed that King Charles last saw Archie and Lilibet in June 2022 during Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. Archie was three at the time, while Lilibet celebrated her first birthday.

Royal expert Hugo Vickers told The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show: “I worry about the children because there’s going to come a point when they’re going to say, why haven’t I met my grandfather on either side?

“And so he’s storing up a lot of, you know, emotional problems for them, I think.”