Amidst the backdrop of King Charles III's health challenges, the British royal family is taking decisive actions to ensure Prince Harry's exclusion from any royal inheritance.
This development follows Harry's recent brief visit to his father, marked by tension and brevity lasting no more than 30 minutes. The visit occurred a day after Buckingham Palace announced King Charles's cancer diagnosis. Prince Harry had anticipated an emotional reunion, but insiders described the meeting as a short, business-like transaction lasting only 30 minutes.
One insider revealed to Star magazine that Harry had hoped for a longer meeting but found the dynamics awkward and tense, feeling hurt and brushed aside.
The dynamics within the royal family have grown increasingly complex since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to step back from royal duties and relocate to the United States in 2020. According to palace sources, during Harry's visit, both Queen Camilla and Prince William, the heir to the throne, reminded King Charles that Harry is no longer an active member of the royal family and should be treated accordingly.
A palace statement indicated that Charles is not obligated to leave Harry anything, with Camilla and William urging him not to, seeing the Sussexes as greedy fame-seekers who can't be trusted. This sentiment reflects the ongoing tension between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family, particularly in light of Harry and Meghan's public criticism and their independent life in America.
Royal expert Daniela Elser, in a recent piece for News.com Australia, noted that King Charles has excluded Harry from his funeral arrangements, indicating that such decisions would fall to the new monarch, likely Prince William. It wouldn't be surprising if Harry receives only what protocol dictates and nothing more.
Now, with two key working royals out of commission, the family is feeling the effects of a streamlined monarchy. Reports suggest that despite stepping down from royal duties four years ago, Prince Harry may be willing to step up and take on some royal responsibilities if needed, especially given his father's illness.
However, there's a significant obstacle in Harry's way, and that's Prince William. According to reports, Prince William would rather shoulder the entire workload himself than ask his brother for any assistance.
The Daily podcast host Kinsey Schofield emphasized that Harry would not be allowed to return in any capacity if Prince William has any influence over the situation. Schofield cited concerns about Harry and Meghan's lack of consideration for consequences and their perceived untrustworthiness as liabilities to the family.
Royal editor Rebecca English echoed similar sentiments, stating that there's no hope of Harry and Meghan's return to royal duties. She dismissed any notion of their return, stating firmly that it won't happen. English noted that initial reports suggesting Harry's willingness to return were likely briefed heavily by Harry's side, implying a biased perspective.
