Tensions between Charles III and Prince Harry began when the Duke of Sussex made the historic decision to leave royal duties and to settle in California with his wife Meghan Markle. Their choice to move marked a turning point in family relations, particularly with the King of England. Today, the Sussex couple lives in the United States with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, seeking to lead a more private life away from the spotlight.
Despite the distance of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, family conflicts have continued to grow. The Duke of Sussex’s Memoirs, Spareas well as the documentary series
Harry & Meghan broadcast on Netflix, brought new revelations, further widening the gap between Harry and his family. The accusations made in these works have also stoked tensions and complicated the attempts at reconciliation with King Charles.
Charles III and Prince Harry: these failed attempts at rapprochement
After leaving for California, Prince Harry, 40, returned to the United Kingdom several times for
family and charity events. Some of these visits took place at significant moments for the royal family, notably when King Charles III of England was diagnosed with cancer. These returns were, for Meghan Markle’s husband, opportunities to improve his relations with his father.
Despite these efforts, the English king was unable to meet his son on every visit. According to The Mirrorduring a trip in May 2024 to celebrate the Invictus
GamesPrince Harry reportedly requested a meeting with Charles III, 75. In response, the King of England reportedly simply declared that he would “if he was able”. This direct and cold response proved, once again, the difficulty for the father and his son to reconnect despite the intentions of reconciliation.
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Charles III, recently diagnosed with cancer, was unable to meet Harry on every occasion, accentuating the difficulties of reconciliation.
Charles III and Prince Harry: this growing gap between father and son
The complex relationship between Harry and Charles III was further compounded by the security issue. After his resignation from royal duties, Prince Harry lost his official protection in the United Kingdom. Which sparked new tensions between him and the royal family. To ensure the safety of his family during his visits, the Duke of Sussex has initiated legal proceedings against the British government.
This situation only added fuel to the existing conflicts between King Charles III and his son Harry. Although Prince William’s brother has expressed his wish to see his father and check on his well-being, these practical obstacles make reconciliation difficult. Uncertainty hangs over the possibility ofa more harmonious relationship between them.
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