Contrary to recent reports, peace talks between Prince Harry and the royal family are not on the agenda, according to The Daily Beast. Royal insiders and friends of King Charles and Prince William have dismissed claims that the king will meet with Prince Harry on September 17th. Buckingham Palace insiders have also dismissed the reports, stating that while the king may want to keep the door open for reconciliation with Harry, a physical meeting is unlikely just days before the king’s important state visit to France.
A friend of Prince William stated that even if Charles was open to meeting with Harry, William would not agree to a one-on-one meeting. The details of their last meeting, which took place after Prince Philip’s funeral, were revealed in Harry’s memoir, “Spare.” In the book, Harry described the meeting as a tense encounter, with William being his “arch-nemesis” and Charles pleading with his sons not to make his final years a misery.
The friend of William also expressed his belief that William feels betrayed by Harry’s book and his comments about him on Netflix. The friend stated that William is disgusted by what his brother has done and that it has been very painful for him, considering their close relationship growing up.
While friends of the late Queen Elizabeth have expressed their dismay at Harry’s criticisms of the monarchy, friends of the new king and queen have taken a more conciliatory tone. Reports of a potential meeting between Charles and Harry emerged over the weekend, with OK! magazine quoting a source who claimed that the king had a few days to spare in London before his visit to France. However, a friend of the king dismissed these claims, stating that while the king loves both his sons and his door is always open to Harry, a meeting on September 17th is unlikely as the king will be preparing for his state visit.
Recent reports have suggested that Charles has accepted that a reconciliation with Harry is unlikely and has been cutting him out of the family’s affairs. Harry’s “HRH” honorific was recently removed from the royal family’s website, seen as another move by the king to distance himself from his younger son. Despite this, the king is understood to have maintained some contact with Harry.
Spokespersons for the royals and Prince Harry have not responded to requests for comment on the possibility of a meeting on September 17th.
Why are discussions about the rift in the family being put on hold until tensions have cooled down, according to Buckingham Palace insiders
Of Prince William reportedly told The Daily Beast, “There are no plans at this stage for any peace talks between Harry and the royal family. The focus right now is on the king’s state visit and his upcoming engagements.” The source also added that both King Charles and Prince William have been disappointed with Harry’s recent actions and feel that any discussion about the rift in the family should be put on hold until tensions have cooled down.
The article also highlighted that Buckingham Palace insiders have emphasized the importance of the king’s state visit to France, which is scheduled for September 20th. They explained that it would be unwise for the king to engage in any potentially difficult discussions with Prince Harry just days before such a significant event.
Contrary to earlier claims made in various reports, it seems that any hopes of a peaceful resolution between Prince Harry and the royal family are not currently on the agenda. Prince William and King Charles, as well as Buckingham Palace insiders, have dismissed these claims, citing the king’s impending state visit to France and the need for tensions to calm down before any discussions can take place.
This is truly disheartening. It’s sad to see a fractured relationship within the royal family.
It’s unfortunate how personal conflicts can affect even the most prestigious families.