Prince Harry has faced criticism for insisting on seeing his ailing father, King Charles, during a brief visit to the UK to mark the anniversary of the Invictus Games. The Duke of Sussex issued a public statement upon his arrival, informing the public that he would not be able to meet the monarch due to King Charles’ busy schedule.
The statement sparked backlash, with some accusing Harry of trying to gain public sympathy. However, during a discussion about GB News, royal expert and biographer Angela Levin, along with host Tom Harwood, weighed in on the matter. Harwood defended the duke, arguing that King Charles “could have made time” to see his son, considering the circumstances.
Levin disagreed with the host, saying, “I really hate hearing people say that. They just let him out, he is still taking a lot of care because he has cancer. And that is not done to a king.” “Harry actually tried to make his visit impossible. He has done it two or three times without giving time before coming, without saying when he will be there,” he added.
“He also keeps saying he wants to apologize before having a proper conversation and often bullies his father for money.” Blaming Meghan Markle for Harry’s change in behavior, the expert said the duke was not like that before marrying her. “I was with him for 15 months in 2017 to write his biography, it was lovely. He was very flexible,” he added. “But since he got married, he is not flexible.” “He is demanding, he gets angry and does not give in. He does not agree to make concessions.”
Levin acknowledged the complexities of the situation and highlighted the strained relationship between Harry and the rest of the royal family. He noted that the King’s busy schedule and his concerns about privacy and security may have contributed to his decision not to meet with Harry.
Despite mixed reactions, Prince Harry’s desire to see his father highlights current tensions within the royal family. The strained relationship between the Duke of Sussex and the monarchy continues to attract public attention and remains a source of speculation and controversy.
As the royal family faces these challenges, King Charles faces the difficult task of balancing his public duties with family loyalty. It remains to be seen how the monarch addresses criticism surrounding his relationship with Harry, but the situation serves as a reminder of the complexities within the royal family.