Father and son avoid reunion as Duke blames Palace for stripping protection
Prince Harry has reignited his long-running feud with King Charles during a return to the UK, as the two royals notably avoided any contact despite being in the same country—deepening speculation over their fractured relationship.
The Duke of Sussex appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice for a two-day hearing challenging the removal of his government-funded security, which he lost in 2020 after stepping down as a working royal. While Harry was in London, King Charles left for a four-day state visit to Italy with Queen Camilla, with no meeting scheduled between the two.
Royal fans were quick to notice the cold distance between father and son, who reportedly acted like strangers despite their close physical proximity. Tensions have simmered for years, but Harry’s latest visit and resurfaced remarks appear to have widened the divide.
A royal commentator dismissed the idea of a meeting, claiming it was “never a realistic option” due to concerns within the Palace over any public association with Harry. According to royal expert Kinsey Schofield, “They could use something his father says in a private moment against him in court. The royal family simply cannot trust him today.”
Sources close to Harry say the loss of security has remained a major source of tension between him and his father. In newly reported comments, the Duke alleged that the removal of his protection was a deliberate move to force him to stay in his royal role.
“People would be shocked by what’s being held back,” Harry said. “My worst fears have been confirmed by the whole legal disclosure in this case, and that’s really sad.”
While the Palace maintains that the King has no authority over security matters—controlled by the independent RAVEC committee—Harry reportedly believes his father could intervene if he truly wished to.
The stand-off underscores a growing rift within the royal family, with Harry’s legal battles and public accusations making reconciliation with the King appear increasingly unlikely.
