In a heartfelt revelation, King Charles has shared his deep sadness over the strained relationships with his son Prince Harry, which have resulted in limited opportunities to bond with his two youngest grandchildren.
Throughout the entire year of 2023, neither Archie nor Lilibet were seen by Charles, highlighting the extent of the estrangement.
The monarch conveyed his profound sorrow and shed light on the minimal interaction he has had with his four-year-old grandson, Archie, as well as the infrequent meetings with his two-year-old granddaughter, Lilibet, who was born in June 2021.
This lack of connection has left Charles feeling very sad about the situation.
To compound the estrangement, Prince Harry and Meghan have been evicted from Frogmore Cottage, a decision made by the King himself.
Frogmore Cottage, a five-bedroom residence that served as the couple’s permanent home in 2019, became their UK base for visits.
However, since stepping back from their senior working roles in 2020, the couple rarely used the property and were recently asked to vacate in 2023.
Royal commentator Michael Cole expressed his sadness over the limited time the King has spent with Archie and Lilibet.
Despite Prince Harry suggesting that the King wishes to see his grandchildren, the reality is that there have been very few interactions, especially with Prince Archie.
This revelation further emphasizes the strained relationship between the family members.
In a recent turn of events, Prince Harry and Meghan chose to spend Christmas in Costa Rica with their two children, marking the fifth consecutive festive period spent away from the royal family.
While the Duke of Sussex returned to the UK multiple times in 2023, the Duchess avoided setting foot in Britain.
Notably, Prince Harry attended the King’s coronation in May 2023 alone, as Meghan chose to remain in the US.
The couple also declined an invitation to the Duke of Westminster’s wedding, citing potential awkwardness.
Despite attending Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, Meghan opted not to accompany Harry to the Welchild Awards, although she did join him in Germany a few days later.
These unfolding dynamics reveal a family divided by distance and tensions.
The ongoing rift between King Charles and Prince Harry is undoubtedly impacting the relationship with the royal family, particularly in terms of the limited time spent with the youngest grandchildren.
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