King Charles is reportedly determined to mend the gaping rift in the royal family. In a surprising, yet significant, invitation, the King has officially welcomed Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children to stay at a royal residence as they make their next visit to Britain.
The invite is said to have ruffled the feathers of some senior royals, but a source close to the monarch says the King’s actions have deeper personal reasons.
“There’s Not Much Point in Being King” According to a royal insider, King Charles is tired of his prolonged estrangement with his youngest son and is increasingly turning his attention to family.
“Charles has had enough of this estrangement,” the source told the publication. “There’s not much point in being a king if you can’t get what you want, and he’s desperate to have a relationship with all of his grandchildren before it’s too late.”
His eagerness for a close bond with his grandchildren is amplified by his health, with a source near the King admitting those around him feel that the “clock is ticking” for Charles, as he continues treatment for his cancer.
The Invitation Is More Focused on Archie And Lilibet Than The Couple A major factor in the invitation appears to be the King’s longing to reconnect with Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, two.
Both young royals reside in Montecito, California, and haven’t spent much time around their grandfather due to geographical distance.
Lilibet, the King’s youngest grandchild, is said to have only met the King once in her life, despite reaching five years old. Prince Archie spent his early life in London but has been raised in the United States since birth.
Palace Tensions With William Not Convinced The King has drawn the lines and will proceed with the invitation despite rumoured objections from Prince William, with whom Harry has had a long-standing feuds.
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The Prince of Wales is believed to be heavily suspicious of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and is struggling to trust the pair – and not even this may be enough to sway King Charles.