Prince Harry made a bold move by leaking King Charles’ schedule to the media after being snubbed by the monarch for over a month.
The Duke of Sussex, currently back in England for a quick visit, intentionally leaked his plans as a message to his family.
His trip coincides with a significant event in London, the 10th-anniversary celebration of the Invictus Games, where he is expected to play a prominent role.
Surprisingly, Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, and their children did not accompany him on this trip.
Despite the buzz surrounding his return, Prince Harry found himself standing alone as he gave a speech at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Notably, no other members of the royal family were present at the service.
Upon his arrival in the UK, Harry took everyone by surprise by releasing a statement revealing that he would not be meeting his father, King Charles.
A spokesperson for the Sussexes cited the King’s busy schedule as the reason for the missed opportunity, expressing Harry’s understanding of his father’s commitments and priorities.
During an event in London, Prince Harry openly shared his plans to meet his close friend, Guy Monson, later that evening.
He assured the audience that they would be having dinner together at Guy’s place, emphasizing his certainty about the meeting.
Sources close to Harry indicated that his decision to disclose his plans was a strategic move to convey a message to his family.
Aware of the scrutiny from both the media and the public, Harry used the leak as a way to address the perceived snub from the royal family.
The revelation that King Charles declined a meeting with Prince Harry, despite the latter’s request made weeks in advance, has sparked speculation about the strained relationship between the two.
It is reported that Harry had set conditions for the meeting, which the King turned down.
According to insiders, King Charles could have accommodated the meeting if he truly desired to see his son during his visit to London.
In light of the unfolding events, it has been disclosed that Prince William will not be attending this week’s Invictus event.
As the second in line to the throne, William’s absence is attributed to his responsibilities as a husband and father of three young children.
With upcoming royal engagements, including a trip to the Duchy of Cornwall, William’s schedule is understandably packed.
The news of King Charles and Prince Harry missing the chance to reconcile during the visit has left royal fans disappointed.
Jack Royston, Newsweek’s chief royal correspondent, expressed the sentiment shared by many, longing for a restoration of warm relations within the royal family.
The public’s hope for a reconciliation between the estranged family members remains strong, despite the current rift between Prince Harry and his relatives.