The Royal Family is navigating choppy waters following the Duke of Sussex’s exit from royal duties, a shift that has reportedly left King Charles III feeling quite frustrated.
Back in January 2020, the announcement from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back from their roles as working royals sent shockwaves around the globe.
They packed their bags, leaving the UK for the sunny shores of Montecito, California, and life has never been quite the same since.
According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, the King is grappling with the emotional toll of this distance.
During her recent chat on the Dynasty podcast, she revealed that while communication between the King and his son does occur, it’s not enough to bridge the gap.
The King deeply misses watching his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, grow up.
Instead, he finds himself relying on FaceTime calls to catch glimpses of their lives, which only adds to his frustration.
Nicholl doesn’t mince words when she suggests that the Sussexes may never find their way back into the royal fold.
Their busy lives across the pond, filled with lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify, along with Harry’s revealing memoir, “Spare,” have shifted their focus away from royal duties.
The couple has also established their humanitarian foundation, Archewell, further solidifying their independence from royal obligations.
In terms of reconciliation, Nicholl believes that a mending of the relationship between Harry and his father is the most realistic hope for the future.
She paints a picture of a family divided, where the possibility of a full reunion seems unlikely.
“I don’t think they’ll ever return to the royal fold,” she stated, echoing sentiments of many royal watchers who have followed this saga closely.
The dynamics within the royal family have changed dramatically since Harry and Meghan’s departure.
The Duke was once seen as a key player in King Charles’ vision for a streamlined monarchy.
His absence has been felt during significant royal events, leaving a noticeable void.