Charles remains visibly upset with his estranged son, Prince Harry, nearly ten months after the release of Harry's revealing memoir, which laid bare personal struggles and royal dynamics. According to a royal expert, the Duke of Sussex's decision to share his experiences in the public eye continues to fuel tensions within the royal family.
Royal biographer and expert Tom Quinn reveals that the sentiment towards Prince Harry in the palace remains unchanged since his memoir's revelations.
The source of King Charles' displeasure lies in the perception that private family difficulties were aired publicly, which runs counter to the traditional discretion of the royal family. Prince Harry's continuous expressions about how he was treated by the family appear to contribute to the ongoing rift between him and the King.
The divide between the two was evident when Prince Harry returned to the UK for the WellChild Awards ceremony but did not arrange a meeting with his father.
According to royal expert and author Duncan Larcombe, «Harry has said some deeply hurtful things about Camilla, and yet the King will still correspond with his son, albeit not directly.»
Larcombe also noted that Charles appears to be subtly expressing his displeasure by maintaining a business-as-usual approach towards Harry, requiring him to make formal appointments to see his father. This standoffish demeanor seems to be the King's way of conveying his disappointment with his son's publicized projects at the expense of the royal family.
The ongoing tensions within the royal family remain a subject of interest and speculation, as the public observes the complex dynamics at play between the monarch and his estranged son.
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