The Truth Behind King Charles’ ‘Snub’ of Prince Harry: New Insights Revealed

Reports had been circulating that Prince Harry intended to see his father, King Charles, during his visit to London this week. However, the absence of such a meeting has sparked surprise and speculation.

As explained by Prince Harry’s new British spokesman, “In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not the Duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it, unfortunately, will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme.” The Duke, he continued, “is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.”

Meghan, Harry, Charles and Princess Kate are pictured at the Trooping of the Colour in 2018, before the Sussexes left the UK for the US

Friends of the King Not Surprised

Despite public surprise, friends of King Charles and Queen Camilla were not shocked by the lack of a meeting. The King, who is 75 years old, has only met with Harry once since being diagnosed with an unnamed form of cancer more than three months ago. This brief encounter lasted no more than 30 minutes, after which Harry quickly returned to California.

One friend explained the King’s decision, stating, “He doesn’t need the drama in his life. Harry and Meghan have brought him, and the rest of the family, nothing but worries over the past few years.”

Friends of the King and Queen have told the Mail's Richard Eden that the monarch decided not to meet Harry this week because he 'doesn't need the drama in his life' from a bitter son

King Charles’ Priorities

King Charles has long aspired to use his position to make a significant impact. He founded the Prince’s Trust in 1976 to support vulnerable young people, has been an advocate for traditional architecture, and passionately champions environmental protection. According to a friend, the cancer diagnosis has only fueled his sense of urgency to make a difference: “He spent decades waiting to be King and realises that his time might be very limited. So, he’s determined to make as much difference as he can – as soon as he can.”

The Duke of Sussex meets members of the public at The Invictus Games Foundation's tenth Anniversary Service at St Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday

Public Engagements Amid Personal Struggles

Despite not completing his own treatment, the King returned to public engagements last week with a visit to a cancer center. Queen Camilla gave an insight into his sense of urgency, telling a guest at a Buckingham Palace reception, “I think he was really thrilled to be out. I’ve been trying to hold him back.”

Ongoing Tensions with the Sussexes

The Sussexes have not yet apologized for their public and personal criticisms of the Royal Family. It is understood that they still believe they deserve an apology. A reconciliation seems unlikely until Harry and Meghan apologize for the distress they have caused.

The King finds it particularly hard to forgive comments Harry made in his memoir, “Spare,” where he portrayed Queen Camilla as a ‘villain’ who harmed him in her efforts to rehabilitate her image. Lady Lansdowne, one of Camilla’s close confidantes, previously spoke about the pain caused by Harry’s comments, stating, “Of course it bothers her, of course it hurts. Her philosophy is always, ‘Don’t make a thing of it and it will settle down – least said, soonest mended.'”

Until Harry makes an apology, even privately, meetings with his father might remain elusive.