King Charles and Prince William are facing growing calls to mend their rift with Prince Harry after The Duke of Sussex’s 40th birthdaywhich he celebrated away from the royal family. Many, including the monarch’s former gardener Jack Stokes, are urging the royal family to bring Harry back into the fold.
Talking with GB NewsStokes stressed the importance of family connections, especially for Harry’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who are growing up apart from their royal cousins. He believes it is time for King Charles and Prince William to put aside their differences and prioritize family unity.
“I feel like now is the time to say, ‘You know what? What’s the point? Why? Why do we all hate Harry?’” Stokes said, reflecting on the extended estrangement. “He had a family breakup. Yeah. We’ve all had family breakups in our time.”
Stokes stressed that disagreements within families are common and should not lead to lasting division. “We have all done and said things to our parents, to our siblings, that we later regretted,” he added, stressing the need for reconciliation.
Before closing, Stokes suggested that Prince Harry should be welcomed back into royal activities, including those involving the Commonwealth, as a step towards healing the family.
With Harry’s milestone birthday renewing hopes of a royal reconciliation, pressure is mounting on King Charles and Prince William to rebuild their relationship with the Duke of Sussex and bring him back into the royal family.
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