Prince Harry’s relationship with King Charles and Prince William is “terminally damaged” as “the boot is on the other foot”.
The Duke of Sussex is in the UK this week to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. He is set to give a speech at St Paul’s Cathedral during a thanksgiving service.
And despite speculation, a family reunion is not on the cards for this visit. A spokesperson for the Prince said he would not be seeing his father, King Charles.
A statement from Harry’s team read: “It unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme. The Duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.”
Buckingham Palace is not commenting on the duke’s visit, according to the BBC, and no senior royals are attending the St Paul’s service.
But royal expert Jennie Bond told OK! That, from the lack of a visit, “we can deduce that (Harry’s relationship with his family) is terminally damaged”.
Jennie said: “In a sensible world, Harry would stay with his dad at Clarence House – they could have cosy chats in perfect privacy and with all the security Harry wants.”
This is Prince Harry’s first time in the UK since February, when he visited the King after his cancer diagnosis was announced. They spent just 30 minutes together.
Speaking about Harry’s relationship with his older brother Prince William, Jennie said: “As regards William, that does appear to be a terminally damaged relationship.
“In a way, it seems the boot is now very much on the other foot. Previously it was Harry who was the ‘victim’ looking for an apology for all his perceived grievances. Now those grievances must seem utterly trivial (even to Harry) in the face of a very real problem: cancer.
“Kate and William are involved in a frightening fight and I don’t think they have the will or the strength to confront someone, even a brother, who picked a fight over issues that seem pathetic by comparison.”
Jennie concluded: “William is doing everything he possibly can to protect his wife and I very much doubt that they want to deal with ‘the Harry problem’ right now, if ever.”
After his visit to London, Prince Harry will visit Nigeria with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. The couple were invited by Nigeria’s chief of defence staff, who met Prince Harry during the Invictus Games held last year in Germany.
