Exclusive: Prince Harry May Still 'Harbor Resentment Toward His Father' With ‘No Resolution’ in Sight
Although Prince Harry met with his sick father, the fifth in line to King Charles' throne may still 'harbor resentment' toward him, according to commentator Mark Boardman.
Prince Harry's reunion with King Charles III, who is battling an unknown form of cancer, may not be as heartwarming as some reports suggested. One royal analyst has a grim prediction for this fractured father/son relationship.
"With over 20 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry, it's evident that there may be no easy resolution to this rift, and Prince Harry may indeed harbor resentment towards his father," royal, cultural and entertainment commentator Mark Boardman, exclusively tells The Royal Observer.
"Prince Harry's reunion with his father, King Charles III, was indeed 'brief,' but it would have undoubtedly been comforting for both Harry and the monarch following his cancer diagnosis," Boardman adds. "Despite the brevity of the visit, it's important to recognize that The Duke of Sussex has a busy schedule, with prior engagements and many events booked for the remainder of the year."
The creator of MarkMeets.com continues: "Harry does not like to let people down and still attended a star-studded event in Las Vegas on Thursday to present an award at the 2024 NFL Honors ceremony."
"In Harry's recent book, he provides a nuanced perspective on his relationship with his father, where he describes the silence as 'deafening,' Boardman observes. "Harry also claims that his father has stopped taking his calls."
Reports are consistently conflicting when it comes to the relationship between the King and his youngest son. It is believed there was a lull between their contact after Charles III's coronation in May 2023, and up to his 75th birthday last November.
Still, there are some royal analysts who feel that Harry's showing up to visit his seriously ill father spoke volumes. The Duke of Sussex arrived alone in Britain on February 6, and spent one hour with his father (some reports claim the meeting was 45 minutes".
"The main thing about Harry’s visit was that it happened. It clearly showed he was concerned, and [it] may well be followed by subsequent visits," veteran royal and entertainment commentator, Richard Fitzwilliams, exclusively told The Royal Observer.
The expert shares how it was "sensible" for the prince to come to Britain "solo," since the appearance of Meghan Markle, who is largely reviled in the U.K., could have possibly soured the reunion. "Hopefully, this can be built upon in the future weeks and months," Fitzwilliams observes. "Cancer changes everything, and families should be unified, at least publicly, during this very difficult time."
Not much is known about the reunion between father and son, apart from its brevity.
"Harry’s visit, after he learned of his father’s illness, was brief and the pair spent only some 30 minutes together," Fitzwilliams points out. "This may have been because the King had just begun outpatient treatment and was very tired."
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