King Charles is reportedly hesitant to prioritize a family reunion with Prince Harry over his political ambitions as monarch, particularly in light of Harry's strained relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams spoke to the Daily Express about the potential challenges facing Prince Harry's planned return to the UK. According to Fitzwilliams, Harry's public revelations about drug use in his memoir, "Spare," have put him at odds with Trump, who has openly expressed his intention to deport the Sussexes should he be re-elected as president.
"We have known for years that the Sussexes detest Donald Trump, and it is clear that the feeling is reciprocated as he feels they were disrespectful to the late Queen," Fitzwilliams explained.
Fitzwilliams voiced concerns about the potential deportation of Prince Harry and his family, given the contentious relationship between Harry and Trump. "Harry asked for trouble when he wrote and spoke so openly about drug taking ... He should have known this could have caused him problems," he added.
Despite any familial ties, King Charles may find himself obligated to maintain a diplomatic alliance between the UK and the US, should Trump be re-elected. As a result, the King may not be eager to welcome the Sussexes back to Britain under such politically charged circumstances.
"King Charles would obviously meet Trump after he was re-elected, and I doubt that, privately, he would actually want the Sussexes back in Britain," Fitzwilliams concluded.
As the situation continues to unfold, it underscores the complexities of balancing personal relationships with political responsibilities within the royal family.
