The Duke of Sussex has made several attempts to see his father, only one of which has been successful.
Father's Day in the United Kingdom is approaching on June 16, an especially difficult date for Prince Harry due to his complicated relationship with King Charles III. According to royal expert Tom Quinn, the monarch's youngest son is going through a true "nightmare" as he tries to establish contact with his father, even if he is scheduling a call.
Four years ago, the Duke of Sussex left England and moved to Montecito, California, with his wife Meghan Markle, previously renouncing their roles as active royals. Since then, Harry has returned to the United Kingdom on a few occasions, in which it has become clear that things are not well with either his brother or his father. As of 2024, he has only visited his country twice, and on one of them he has not had contact with any member of his family.
Last February, Harry returned following his father's cancer diagnosis, spending a brief 30 minutes with him in a visit that was internationally criticized. Last month, he returned for an Invictus Games event at St Paul's Cathedral, but did not meet any members of the royal family due to alleged scheduling incompatibilities. Critical Voices Report.
Amid criticism of the British Royal House for its handling of the relationship with Harry, the royal expert has highlighted the emotional torment the prince is experiencing. According to Quinn, "King Charles's birthday and Father's Day are a nightmare for him. He knows the world will be watching to see if he is important enough to get close to the monarch. Despite his problems, Harry is determined to try "Ignore them and send a warm message. It's easy to forget that Harry really loves his father, even if he is frustrated by Charles' continued support for William in family disputes."
In addition, the expert noted that "Harry has already tried to schedule a call with his father, but Carlos is focused on his life with Camila, and she advises him to avoid any situation that could bother him." This recommendation from the queen is not well received by the prince, who will also not be present at the symbolic celebration of his father's birthday on June 17, which adds even more pain to his situation.
