King Charles is reported to be gearing up for a “landmark” BBC interview in which he could speak out about his son Prince Harry for the first time since the release of the Duke’s tell-all memoir ‘Spare’. Following a series of explosive allegations in his son’s biography Spare and his Netflix documentary with wife Meghan, palace advisors are debating the prospect of the King using his chat to clarify events, it has been reported.
Charles might clarify the Megxit incident, in which Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, stepped aside as employed Royal Family members, if the Palace agrees to the interview, according to The Mirror.
An unnamed insider told the publication: “Plans are already up and running for coronation coverage at the BBC, including the profile on the monarch. It is not the done thing to avoid subjects in interviews, so it makes matters tricky.
“Even one small comment on Harry and Meghan would make worldwide news. It could also prompt a response from Harry, which would be unpredictable, like so much. Everything is very delicate.”
BBC executives reportedly want the King to speak on camera about his life and his aspirations for the throne as part of their coverage of his coronation on May 6. Charles’ longtime friend and seasoned broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby, 78, might host the conversation for the BBC, The Mirror reported.
However, it is said that the line of questioning worries palace aides. According to insiders, the monarch is considering the interview offer.
Whatever the choice, reports say that the BBC is preparing a profile of the King.
ITV has also requested an interview, but insiders claim that after Harry’s conversation with the channel’s Tom Bradby, 56, earlier this month, their chances are close to zero.
The BBC might need to exercise caution in light of prior royal interviews, such as Prince Andrew’s terrible responses to Emily Maitlis in 2019 regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. According to insiders, the BBC wants to make sure that the discussion is favourable for the King.
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