The monarch's pronouncement in February 2023, decreeing the eviction of Prince Harry and Meghan from their abode in Windsor, Frogmore Cottage, served only to widen the chasm between father and son. This, in turn, distanced the young heirs from their royal lineage. A somber note is struck by royal commentator Michael Cole, who deems the situation "very melancholic," highlighting that King Charles scarcely shares moments with Archie and Lilibet, suggesting an apparent reluctance on his part to engage with them.
"When the sovereign requested Prince Harry and his consort to vacate Frogmore Cottage, Harry inquired, 'Does not the sovereign desire to witness his progeny?'" shared Cole on GB News. "Yet, the reality stands that he is bereft of the sight of his grandchildren."
He further lamented, "The interaction with Prince Archie has been minimal, and one wonders if Princess Lilibet has been in his presence more than a solitary occasion. Truly, a disheartening state of affairs." This predicament also implies the king's absence during pivotal milestones in the lives of Archie and Lilibet.
Adding to the narrative, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex declined an invitation extended by Harry's confidant, Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster. Notably, this event was attended by Prince William, Kate Middleton, as well as the sovereign and Queen Camilla.
It appears the king missed an opportunity to rendezvous with his grandchildren on neutral grounds, a missed encounter that resonates with repercussions within the royal kinship.
