King Charles III has reportedly expressed a deep sense of missing the bond he once shared with his son, Prince Harry, amidst ongoing tensions within the royal family. Despite their strained relationship, the King remains hopeful for a future reconciliation.
According to a royal source speaking to the Daily Mail, King Charles continues to hold affection for Harry and desires his return to the family fold, regardless of Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step away from their royal roles. The source stated, “Charles misses his son. He still loves Harry and wants him back for personal reasons – regardless that he and Meghan do not [want to] return to royal life. Harry will always be Charles’s much-loved son.”
King Charles is reportedly keeping the door open for Harry and his family, hoping to mend the rift that has developed over recent years. “He has faith that Harry could return,” the source added. “He misses the bond they once had, and the door will always remain open to him and his family. He does not want years of discord and disharmony clouding his reign.”
The relationship between Charles and Harry has been significantly impacted by Harry’s decision to leave his role as a senior royal in 2020 and his subsequent public critiques of the royal family, including revelations in his memoir, “Spare.” The memoir, which detailed private family matters, has heightened tensions and fueled mistrust within the family.
King Charles and Prince Harry last interacted during Harry’s brief visit to London after it was announced that the King had been diagnosed with cancer. Despite the visit, Harry stayed in a hotel rather than a royal residence, underscoring the ongoing distance between father and son.
A source told The Sunday Times that regaining trust within the family remains a challenge. “The problem for the King and other members of the family is the worry that if they have a chat with Harry, it will appear in Spare volume two,” the source explained. “The King’s capacity to forgive his son is undimmed. There are other members of the Royal Family who are much more weighted against Harry, that’s the problem.”
In recent developments, it has been reported that Harry and Meghan are seeking to resolve their conflicts with the royal family and initiate peace talks. An insider mentioned, “It seems quite clear that they are desperate to start healing the rift.”
Despite the complex and strained nature of their relationship, King Charles’s enduring affection for Harry highlights his hope for reconciliation and a resolution to their differences.
