King Charles 'open to ending Prince Harry feud' but only on one key condition
King Charles is reportedly open to a Royal reunion with Prince Harry, provided he tones down his public criticisms of the family and curtails the "endless" interviews, according to sources.
This development follows revelations that senior aides from both camps have conducted a clandestine peace summit, which has been described as a "significant" move towards mending the rift between the estranged father and son. Insiders suggest that the "rapprochement process" could mend years of discord within the Royal family, but this hinges on Harry, aged 40, ceasing his "endless rounds of broadcast interviews as his only way of communication".
Yet, there are concerns that Harry's strained relationship with William may be more challenging to reconcile, particularly after his memoir 'Spare' disclosed an alleged physical altercation between the brothers concerning Harry's relationship with Meghan. The Mail on Sunday has reported that discussions took place at a London private members' club known for promoting international camaraderie, with King Charles as its patron.
The talks are viewed as the most compelling indication yet of both parties' commitment to resolving the acrimonious House of Windsor dispute. A Royal source exclusively informed the Mirror: "The King has consistently shown he loves both his sons and as he has done in the past is prepared to meet Harry when their diaries allow such an occasion. It's not unusual for aides from different households to meet, especially when there is a new influx of staff starting their roles, but of course this is a significant moment.
"Senior members of the family have in the past said to Harry that he must both stop his attacks on the family as well as giving endless rounds of broadcast interviews as his only way of communication. If there is a period of calm and reflection on the part of the Duke of Sussex, then there may be a way forward for him to begin along the road of repairing his relationship with his father.", reports the Mirror.
"As for his relationship with his brother, that is a different matter entirely and one which he will find much harder to repair."
Aides to both men were reportedly seen discussing matters at the Royal Over-Seas League, a private members' club in London, as per the Mail on Sunday. The venue, located a mere three minutes from Clarence House, was the setting for the talks involving at least three representatives from each side.
The initiator of this high-level meeting remains unknown. Representing Harry was Meredith Maines, his chief communications officer and head of his Montecito household, who is believed to have travelled from Los Angeles specifically for this purpose.
Also in attendance was Liam Maguire, who leads the Sussexes' PR operations in the UK. On the King's side, communications secretary Tobyn Andreae was present.
The content of their discussions has been kept under wraps, with Ms Maines returning to the US immediately after the meeting concluded.
The British Royal Family has been navigating the repercussions of Prince Harry's marriage to former actress Meghan Markle, following their public criticisms and decision to step back from their roles as senior royals. In a revealing BBC interview in May, Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation with his family, lamenting, "I would love a reconciliation" with the Royal Family, but he also disclosed that the King "won't speak to me because of this security stuff".
Harry was alluding to the withdrawal of his police protection in the UK, which he labelled an "old-fashioned establishment stitch-up", hinting that his father had the power to amend the situation. During the same interview, the Duke candidly stated: "I would like to get my father and brother back."
The release of Harry's memoir, 'Spare', is believed to have further strained his relationship with his brother William, particularly due to its disclosure of personal details such as an alleged physical altercation between the siblings over Harry's relationship with Meghan.
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