In a gesture of goodwill, King Charles extended an olive branch to his youngest son and daughter-in-law, expressing his love for them in his first address as monarch. It was a moment that raised hopes of reconciliation. However, this olive branch seems to have been cruelly snapped in half by Harry himself.
In his memoir, Harry made hurtful remarks about Camilla, the King's wife, which reportedly left the King and Camilla furious. Despite this, Charles continued to correspond with his son, displaying remarkable resilience considering the sharpness of Harry's words. Rather than embracing this, Harry appeared to wield it as a weapon, using it against his father with every gesture of reconciliation.
This shocking turn of events has left the King in a difficult position. While he still loves his son, his approach appears to be business as usual. If Harry wants to see his father, he must now navigate a series of bureaucratic hurdles. Harry's recent visit to the UK only highlighted the divide, as he failed to meet with either his father or brother. This conspicuous absence speaks volumes and is a far cry from the once close-knit family we admired.
What's truly startling is that healing this divide doesn't seem to be a top priority for King Charles. While some experts argue that he should take the lead in reconciling with his son, a friend of the monarch explained that the duties of a king take precedence, and other considerations must come first.
In essence, it appears that Harry is now facing the consequences of his actions, with the family he once held dear now standing at arm's length and the King subtly punishing his son through a standoffish approach.
