King hosts garden party with senior royals as Prince Harry to miss reunion
Senior royals gathered for a garden party at Buckingham Palace, hosted by King Charles, but Prince Harry was notably absent. Sources claim that while Harry was in London for the anniversary event of the Invictus Games, he did not request to visit his father or invite him to the event. The Duke of Sussex’s friends express disappointment at the lack of connection between father and son, while a friend of Charles suggests that he was advised to focus on his cancer treatment and recovery. The war of words comes as Harry and Meghan Markle visit Nigeria to speak at a mental health summit.
Key Points
- Differing reports on whether King Charles and Prince Harry attempted to meet with each other.
- Lack of coordination between the Sussexes’ and the King’s PR teams to avoid violating constitutional protocols.
- Prince Harry was snubbed by King Charles, according to a royal expert.
- Prince William made a surprise BAFTA appearance to present an award to Baroness Floella Benjamin.
Prince Harry Misses Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry did not make a request to visit King Charles or invite him to the Invictus Games Foundation event when he flew into London, sources have claimed. The Duke of Sussex’s friends claimed he was left stung when his father didn’t request to see him but was able to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace – despite his cancer treatment.
“It’s all very sad,” said a friend of Charles, according to The Times. “While he was hardly going to roll out the red carpet the moment this Invictus trip was announced, with doctors advising him to focus on his treatment and recovery, the idea that he refused to find space in his diary…Well, let’s say recollections may vary once again.”
A friend of Harry’s hit back: “Could His Majesty not have made a request to see his son? It was widely known he was coming.”
Mixed Signals and Disappointment Surround Royal Reunion
Differing reports as to whether King Charles offered to meet Prince Harry or vice versa in the last week have been attributed to the lack of coordination between the King and Harry’s PR teams. Royal historian Dr Judith Rowbotham explains that there is no real connection between the Sussexes’ PR team and the King’s PR team to avoid any breaches of governmental protocols. She emphasizes that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s exit from frontline royal duties in 2020 put a halt to any official coordination between the royal camps.
Issues surrounding the lack of communication between Charles and Harry arise as Prince William is appointed Colonol in Chief of the Army Air Corps and the King and Kate continue to battle their respective cancer treatments.
Baroness Floella Benjamin Receives BAFTA Fellowship
Prince William made a surprise appearance at the BAFTA ceremony to present the Fellowship award to Baroness Floella Benjamin. In recognition of Benjamin’s remarkable work with children and young people, her longstanding commitment to television broadcasting, and her advocacy for inclusion, Prince William commends her significant influence and name her a “voice for change.” Fondly remembered as a former children’s television presenter, Benjamin has positively impacted millions over her five-decade-long career.
These news items offer glimpses into the state of the royal family and highlight the difficulties surrounding family reunions and coordination amidst health challenges and royal transitions.
