King Charles appears to have sent a poignant message to his younger son, Prince Harry, by sharing a heartfelt birthday tribute to Prince William. On Friday, Buckingham Palace marked the Prince of Wales' 42nd birthday with an endearing baby photo of William with his father, King Charles, amidst ongoing tensions within the royal family.
The royal family’s official social media accounts posted the black and white portrait, taken in 1982, showing a young Prince William smiling on his father's lap while King Charles beams at his eldest son. This public display of affection for William is seen by some as a deliberate snub to Harry, whose birthday on September 15 did not receive similar recognition.
Observers suggest that this choice of photograph, from a time before Harry's birth, underscores a lesson about the importance of family loyalty. A source close to Harry indicated that the Duke of Sussex might be deeply affected by this gesture, given his feelings of being treated as a "spare" within the family.
"Harry must be feeling quite emotional after seeing the King's significant picture with William," the source shared. "It seems the King has moved Harry to tears by bestowing this honor upon William."
Another insider remarked, "King Charles honors those who remain steadfast and loyal to him and the family. It's his way of distancing himself from those who have turned their back on him and the Firm."
This tribute, amidst the backdrop of familial strife, highlights the deepening rift between Harry and the rest of the royal family.
