Prince Harry’s recent phone call to his father, King Charles, on the occasion of his 75th birthday has been called into question by royal experts.
Angela Levin, a renowned royal expert and author of a book on the Duke of Sussex, expressed skepticism about the authenticity and duration of the call due to the strained relationship between the two.
In an interview with GB News, she shared her doubts, stating that she couldn’t believe he actually made the call, although she couldn’t say for certain.
Levin further explained that one reason she doubted the phone call’s occurrence is because King Charles meticulously plans his daily schedule and doesn’t answer random calls.
Directly contacting him is not possible as he does not possess a mobile phone, relying instead on a team of assistants.
Additionally, Levin highlighted the unlikelihood of such a call taking place, as Prince Harry’s previous interactions with his father have often involved confrontations and demands for apologies on behalf of Meghan.
While uncertain about the veracity of the phone call, Levin suggested keeping an eye out for any other instances where Prince Harry claims to have been invited but was not.
She opined that even if the call did happen, King Charles would have likely kept it private to avoid being upset throughout his birthday celebrations.
Contrary to Levin’s doubts, palace sources had previously stated that the King’s busy schedule prevented him from speaking to his son on his birthday.
King Charles attended two royal events in the afternoon before joining a grand private birthday party at Clarence House.
However, another insider revealed that phone calls between Harry and Charles have continued, with plans for them to speak again in the coming week.
Royal author Tom Quinn added another perspective, suggesting that Prince Harry may now be starting to regret his decision to distance himself from the royal family.
Quinn conveyed to the Express that Harry realizes the value of being a member of the royal family and may already be experiencing remorse for his actions.
Amidst these developments, a source close to the royal family disclosed that Prince Harry’s public criticisms of the institution have caused great pain to King Charles.
While acknowledging that the King has made mistakes as a parent, the source emphasized their shared commitment to preserving the monarchy’s ability to serve the nation.
This unity has become even more crucial as Queen Elizabeth II’s advancing age brings the future of the institution into sharper focus.
The doubts surrounding the alleged phone call between Prince Harry and King Charles raise questions about the current state of their relationship.
As the public continues to speculate, it remains to be seen whether there will be further revelations regarding their interactions and the impact on the British royal family.