The relationship between King Charles and his son, Prince Harry, has seen better days. The bond started to unravel when Harry decided to step back from royal duties, especially after the release of his revealing book, Spare. The tension heightened but recently, during a visit to the UK, Harry and his father reportedly met, where King Charles presented Harry with a decisive choice for his future.
Prince Harry’s decision to leave the UK and abandon life as a senior royal shocked many people. Before this chapter of his life began, Meghan Markle and Harry’s marriage was expected to strengthen his commitment to royal duties. However, their departure was perceived by some as turning their backs on their heritage and responsibilities.
This perception wasn’t helped by the couple’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, which was seen by many as strong criticism of the Royal Family. When Harry released his memoir, some argued that it further damaged his ties with his family. That said, others support Harry’s quest for a healthier environment, given the history of his mother, Princess Diana.
Since moving to the US, Harry’s relationship with his brother Prince William and his father King Charles has reportedly become distant. Yet, earlier this month, there was an unexpected development. Harry made a trip to the UK for the WellChild Awards, leading to a reunion with King Charles after 19 months apart.
King Charles Issues a Clear Directive to Harry
The possibility of a reunion had people talking, but according to sources close to the Royal Family, King Charles had a firm message for Harry. It’s described by The Times as an ultimatum.
A source disclosed that King Charles insists on maintaining his late mother’s stance: there can be no partial royal roles. Members of the Royal Family must be fully committed to their roles or not at all.
Talks of Harry’s return in a limited capacity have circulated, but given the late Queen Elizabeth’s policy, Charles isn’t going to make exceptions. Being part of the Royal Family means members shouldn’t engage in commercial ventures outside official duties, which implies Harry would need to end his work with lucrative partners like Netflix and Spotify.
Reports suggest these partnerships have significantly boosted Harry and Meghan’s finances. However, Harry’s spokesperson clarified his stance, emphasizing that Harry is focused on his relationship with his father and does not seek any special arrangement.
As the family navigates these challenges, many are left pondering the future of Harry’s role in the Royal Family.
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