Amidst lingering family tensions and the fallout from Prince Harry's explosive memoir, 'Spare,' King Charles inadvertently unveiled his true sentiments regarding his son's exit from the Royal Family in 2020.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step away from their senior royal roles stemmed from their dissatisfaction with the monarchy and strained relationships within the family. This choice created a chasm between father and son, which has endured since the release of Harry's revealing memoir in January.
The revealing moment occurred during one of King Charles's royal engagements at the University of East London in February. As he greeted students gathered outside, one student made an impassioned plea, saying, "Bring back Harry please, can you please bring him back please, Sir?" Charles, initially mishearing the request, asked, "Who?"
Upon clarification, with the student saying, "Harry, your son," Charles responded with a hint of melancholy, "It would be nice." The monarch swiftly moved on from the conversation, leaving an air of poignancy in his wake.
Despite subsequent visits by Prince Harry to London, which included attending court hearings for his pending cases in the London High Court and even the Coronation of his father, the two did not manage to bridge the emotional gap.
Recently, Harry faced another setback when Buckingham Palace removed his His Royal Highness (HRH) titles from the official website. Despite this ongoing rift, insider sources suggest that there are plans in motion for a reconciliation meeting between the two next month, offering a glimmer of hope for a resolution to their strained relationship.