Prince Harry seems to be stirring up trouble again with his recent comments, leaving his father, King Charles, even more heartbroken over their strained family relationship.
In a recent TV interview on Tabloids on Trial, which aired on July 25, Harry expressed serious concerns about his wife Meghan Markle’s safety, stating that they won’t be returning to the U.K. full-time due to fears of potential threats. Harry mentioned the risk of attacks, such as those involving knives or acid, from individuals who might be influenced by negative media coverage.
This declaration has reportedly caused King Charles a lot of distress, mainly because it means he might never get to see his grandchildren, Prince Archie (5) and Princess Lilibet (3), grow up around him. Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, highlighted the sadness of the situation, noting that at 75, Charles is unlikely to make a visit to America anytime soon due to his health and other royal duties.
There’s also talk that communication between Charles and the Sussexes is at an all-time low. Vanity Fair’s podcast Dynasty: The Windsors’ Most Challenging Year revealed that interactions between Harry, Meghan, and the rest of the royal family are almost non-existent, except for some digital contact between Charles and his grandchildren. Expert Kate Nicholl mentioned that Charles is frustrated by this situation and misses seeing his grandkids in person.
Harry and Meghan’s recent trip to Nigeria has only worsened things. The trip, which some viewed as a royal tour without official approval, added to the tension. Nicholl noted that the relationship is so strained that even a simple courtesy call from the Sussexes seems unlikely.
On a more hopeful note, host Erin Vanderhoof suggested that since Harry and Meghan’s professional ties with the royal family are now severed, they might be compelled to focus on mending their personal relationships. For Charles’ sake, it’s hoped that this reconciliation happens soon so he can see his grandchildren in person before they grow up.
