In a heartwarming twist, King Charles III delighted fans by making a cheerful appearance in London on Prince Harry's momentous day, adding to the excitement surrounding the Invictus Games thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral.
With an infectious smile and high spirits, King Charles greeted the crowds just moments before Harry's anticipated arrival at the cathedral.
Despite battling cancer, the resilient King appeared robust and full of vigor during his latest public appearance.
The timing of the King's outing, coinciding with Harry's event, appears to deepen the Duke of Sussex's sense of estrangement, with the 75-year-old monarch opting not to schedule a meeting with his youngest son, who is in the capital to commemorate a significant milestone for the Invictus Games Foundation.
Notably, the King's medical team has given him the green light to engage in public-facing duties.
Observers spotted the King leaving Clarence House on Wednesday, coinciding with the commencement of Harry's milestone celebrations.
Reports suggest that the Duke has been candid about the strained nature of his relationships with Charles and William in recent years. Their last encounter occurred shortly after the monarch's cancer diagnosis, underlining Harry's swift return to be by his father's side.
Royal expert and author Tom Quinn, speaking to the Mirror, shed light on the situation: "While the statement regarding his father's purported busyness may imply Charles's reluctance to meet his son, the truth is that Harry himself is equally hesitant to reunite with his father. The dynamics of their relationship are undeniably fraught."
