King Charles is reportedly expressing frustration over Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle's perceived lack of discretion, potentially signaling a hesitancy
in reconciling with the couple.
On his 75th birthday, King Charles had a phone call with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who also had their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, record a video singing happy birthday to their grandfather. While the exchange was described as "warm," the subsequent media attention drew the King's ire.
According to a source close to the King, speaking to The Sunday Times, "It
frustrates him that personal issues intrude on the public duty. He'd much
rather the focus was on his work, not the soap opera of private life. It is
"always frustrating when family dynamics overshadow the public role."
The Daily Mail's royal commentator, Richard Eden, expressed skepticism about
the Sussexes being included in future Royal Family events, given the rapid
publication of details from the private conversation. He wrote, "The fact that
details of a private conversation were published so quickly could serve as a
warning ahead of any possible future invitations."
The episode suggests a potential strain in the relationship, with King Charles emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus on public duties rather than private matters.
