Prince Harry was reportedly deeply shocked and hurt by King Charles’ refusal to see him during his recent visit to the UK. According to royal author Tom Quinn, Harry was taken aback by his father’s adamant refusal to meet him, even briefly. In an interview with The Mirror, Quinn noted: “He was deeply shocked by his father’s adamant refusal to see him even for a moment.”
During his stay in the United Kingdom, Harry opted to stay in a hotel rather than one of the Royal Family’s residences. This decision has sparked speculation, with some sources claiming it was Harry’s choice, while others suggesting he was denied accommodation by the royal family.
Prince Harry was reportedly taken aback by King Charles’ refusal to see him during his recent visit to the UK. According to royal author Tom Quinn, the Duke of Sussex was deeply affected by his father’s decision. In an interview with The Mirror, Quinn commented: “He was deeply shocked by his father’s adamant refusal to see him even for a moment.”
When Harry visited the UK earlier this month, his spokesperson shared a statement saying: “In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation about whether or not the Duke will be reunited with his father while in the UK this week, Unfortunately, it will be like that. It will not be possible due to Her Majesty’s full schedule. The Duke, of course, understands his father’s diary of engagements and other priorities and hopes to see him soon.”
Sharing his two cents on the matter, said royal author Tom Quinn Mirror: “He was deeply shocked by his father’s adamant refusal to see him even for a moment.” “This time the rejection was particularly painful because it was so public. Harry could have issued a statement saying he completely understood why his father didn’t have time to see him, but everyone knows the real reason had nothing to do with busy schedules.” , he added.
Harry opted to stay in a hotel during his trip, rather than one of the Royal Family’s residences. This choice has given rise to different versions. Some sources claim it was Harry’s decision, while others suggest he was denied royal residence. Despite these conflicting reports, it is clear that Harry had requested to meet with his father long before his visit. However, Buckingham Palace sources dispute this and claim that no such request was made.
This situation highlights current tensions within the Royal Family, particularly between Harry and his father. The refusal to meet has been interpreted by many as a significant snub, especially given recent efforts to reconcile following King Charles’ health scare. The strained relationship between Harry and the rest of the Royal Family has been the subject of much public and media speculation, particularly after Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step away from their royal duties and move to the United States.
During his visit, Harry was in the UK on commitments related to the Invictus Games, a cause close to his heart. Despite his presence at such a significant event, the lack of a meeting with King Charles has overshadowed the trip, raising questions about the future of family relations and whether reconciliation is possible.