Despite facing strong objections from his brother Prince William, Prince Harry remains optimistic about the possibility of reuniting with the Royal Family during the upcoming Christmas festivities, according to a reliable source.
The once-close relationship between the two brothers has significantly deteriorated since Harry’s decision to step back from his royal duties and his subsequent candid revelations in various publications and interviews.
An insider disclosed to OK!
Magazine that Prince Harry is still holding onto the hope of a family reunion over the holiday season, even as Prince William stands firm in his stance.
William is resolute in his decision not to engage with his brother until they have a chance to address their issues through a proper conversation.
Bringing the siblings together at the same time and place has proven to be quite challenging.
In contrast, King Charles appears more inclined to mend fences with his younger son, particularly driven by his desire to establish a bond with his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Reports suggest that a potential reunion between father and son is on the horizon, with discussions of a meeting possibly taking place on Boxing Day or during the New Year period.
This meeting aims to facilitate a friendly environment for Charles to reconnect with his grandchildren and engage in meaningful conversations.
The hopes for a gradual reconciliation were briefly sparked following a cordial phone call for the King’s 75th birthday in November and a heartwarming video message featuring Archie and Lilibet sent by Meghan Markle.
However, the release of Omid Scobie’s controversial book, “Endgame,” and the subsequent uproar surrounding its revelations have seemingly hindered any progress towards reconciliation.
The insider noted that the King’s willingness to engage in discussions took a hit after the book’s publication, leading to a setback in the efforts to mend the strained relationships.
Despite the setbacks, Prince Harry remains optimistic about the prospect of sitting down with his father and having an open dialogue.
If Harry and Meghan decide to travel to Sandringham for Christmas, it would mark their first festive season spent in the UK since 2018, before the birth of Archie.
The couple has been celebrating Christmas in California with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, close to their residence in Montecito.
Expressing his longing for a traditional British Christmas celebration, the source shared that Prince Harry yearns to spend the holiday season in the UK.
Despite having invitations from friends to celebrate elsewhere, Harry feels a deep connection to the UK during Christmas time.
He believes that the British festivities hold a unique charm that he misses, emphasizing that no one can celebrate Christmas quite like the Windsors do.