Amidst reports of royal tension, the King has responded to the Duke’s olive branch request for a meeting during his upcoming visit to the UK, with just four succinct words.
The Duke of Sussex is set to participate in a service at St Paul’s Cathedral, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, an event he championed back in 2014 to support injured veterans.
As the Duke embarks on his journey to the UK, speculation arises about his intention to reconnect with the King following their brief encounter post the Monarch’s cancer diagnosis.
Sources suggest that the King expressed willingness to meet the Duke if circumstances allow, hinting at a potential reunion between the two royals.
Maintaining regular communication with his father, the Duke has openly expressed his eagerness to reunite with him, emphasizing his concern for the King’s well-being.
Despite uncertainties, insiders close to the Royal Family assure that the King will make time in his busy schedule to accommodate a meeting with the Duke during his visit.
Having recently returned to public engagements after a period of recuperation from his health challenges, His Majesty’s willingness to meet the Duke signifies a significant development in their strained relationship.
However, royal experts have questioned the Duke’s motives, labeling his efforts to reconnect with the King as a calculated move to reintegrate into the Royal Family.
Renowned Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield criticized the Duke’s olive branch gesture as a self-serving attempt to improve his public image, rather than a genuine reconciliation effort.
On her YouTube show Unfiltered, she remarked, “That’s the most self-serving olive branch I’ve ever heard in my life.
Not an olive branch, but a public relations ploy.”
Schofield highlighted the Duke’s perceived lack of responses to his overtures, suggesting a disconnect in his attempts to reach out.