In a dramatic turn of events within the royal family, it appears that the Duke of Sussex is struggling to reach his father, the King.
Sources close to the monarchy reveal that the King has been unresponsive to the Duke’s attempts to communicate, further widening the already significant rift between him and his brother, the Prince of Wales.
This ongoing tension has left many wondering if reconciliation is even on the horizon.
Tom Quinn, a royal author, weighed in on the situation during an interview with the Mirror.
He explained that the King’s silence is a calculated decision.
As both a father and a monarch, he feels constrained by royal decorum and his own inclination to maintain a stiff upper lip.
The King believes that by not engaging in public disputes, he can prevent the situation from deteriorating further.
Privately, however, the King is reportedly seething with anger.
Despite the Duke’s pointed remarks about the royal family, the King has chosen to refrain from publicly criticizing him.
This restraint has now reached a point where he no longer answers his son’s calls, signaling a deepening divide within the family.
In a recent ITV interview, the Duke expressed his concerns about security while visiting the UK.
He revealed that he wishes to have a personal bodyguard accompany his family during their trips back home.
His fears stem from potential threats, mentioning worries about “acid or knives.” This level of concern highlights the complexities of his relationship with the UK and its royal traditions.
The Duke’s reluctance to return to the UK with his wife underscores a significant shift from the days when the royal family enjoyed a united front, often seen together on the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony.
Now, extensive security measures have overshadowed those once-glorious moments, leaving the Duke feeling trapped in a past he can no longer relive.
Adding to the frustration for the King is the perception that the Duke is leveraging his family’s presence in the United States as a bargaining tool.