King Charles and Prince Harry

So pleased to see the invitation from Ukraine and Prince Harry making a visit. He could use his persona to do so much good. People seem to warm to him.

I see that Doreen Lawrence has been contacted by Prince Harry to say that the DM had hacked her phone.

Would Harry be so keen on reconciliation if the millions were rolling in? I just don’t trust his motives.

I’m glad he and the king have met up at last though. Hopefully he’ll keep his mouth shut this time.

They may in a limited way, but I don’t see any chance of a reconciliation with the Prince of Wales.

It's up to them isn't it? Why should it matter to other people?

I think The King will want to reconcile with Harry, take the royal situation out of the equation and its simple parent and child dynamics, and estrangement, all too common, causes a lot of heartache for both parties. It does seem that Harry regrets being so indiscreet, he actually looked really happy to be here. I think William is going to be a harder nut to crack, Harry and his wife have both been very mean about Catherine. Meghan of course has form as far as estrangement is concerned with not only her family but friends having fallen foul of not meeting her expectations. So whilst Harry, may offer some mea culpas, I really don't think she will and I think that will result in an impasse as to moving forward and embracing the whole family. I think Harry will have to straddle two separate positions.

He's desperate to reconcile because I don't think that he can continue to afford the cost of private security in the US which runs at £3 to £5 million per annum, every annum.
Attempts to have the British taxpayer fund any of this have failed.
I doubt that the millions are rolling in . I understand that Netflix haven't paid up front this time , they just have an option to buy any of the Windsors' "content" which is suitable.
On a personal level it's good that he has seen his father who has been seriously ill as we all know.

I think I've got enough on my plate with my own family.

Are you bothered?

No

I hope Harry - the youngest son - has visited the King - his Father - for the right reasons as Charles will still love him whatever unpleasant times have occurred in the recent past.
What Prince William thinks is a different matter ….

We need him inside the family rather than setting up a court in America in opposition to William after Chatles dies.

I am not really that invested in the Royal Family. I used to take an interest but I don't really see the relevance anymore.

I would hope that Harrys intentions are good - but I feel he has got some very good advice on how to improve his popularity - to make money - who knows?

Harry may well be reconciled with his family at some point in the future but it will be without Meghan, I really don’t see her being welcomed back to the UK.

I would be happy to know that a father and son have been reconciled, especially if the father has been ill as Charles has been.

Harry's visit has certainly been very high profile, as he is not an HRH any more as he is not a working Royal.
Meanwhile, William and Catherine just get on with the job.

As for not having much money left, he apparently (so he let us all know) has made a charity donation of over £1 million to Children in Need.

Harry certainly looked very chipper. What is going on? 🤔

I can never understand why people post on a thread just to say they are not interested in the subject.

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kittylester

We need him inside the family rather than setting up a court in America in opposition to William after Chatles dies.

I can't see that happening, or certainly not with people who have any power or influence.

William holds all the cards, now and in the future, through no fault of his own.

Allira

I can never understand why people post on a thread just to say they are not interested in the subject.

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Because it is a point of view. Opinions are relevant are they not?

Yes indeed - I did ask “are you bothered” for that very reason. Some people are not. And it’s perfectly okay to say so. 😊

Not bothered. I don't know them so am not interested.

From an estrangement point of view I think Harry taking off to the US with Meghan and then going viral with his displeasure with his family, in particular his dad, indeed almost making a brand of his rather spoiled bleating, must be hard for his dad to cope with, and well done him for agreeing to meet with his son despite the heartache Harry must have caused him.
Will not blame Meghan, Harry is big enough and daft enough to make his own mistakes. But I doubt she is encouraging him to reconcile, she obviously loves their life in the US too much.
Let’s hope Harry starts to grow up. His dad has already had cancer and isn’t getting any younger.

TillyTrotter I hope Harry - the youngest son - has visited the King - his Father - for the right reasons as Charles will still love him whatever unpleasant times have occurred in the recent past.

Parents love their children, no matter how appearances, imo. It would be difficult knowing (from either side) wrong ways you were an adulterous father or a unprincipled son.

Hopefully they'll get on with a good relationship. Though it matters not.

I really meant that he could overshadow William by doing just what he did this week.

I hope it went well for both of them.

I can’t ever see a return to the relationship they had before.

Charles will be aware that he must always guard what he says so can never relax in Harry’s company.

Trust once broken is very rarely regained.

Family dynamics are always full of nuance and complex layers. None of us know all the details (or any of them). Whatever the facts are, I am bothered enough to wish Harry and HM well...who can take any pleasure in family conflict?

Desdemona

Allira

I can never understand why people post on a thread just to say they are not interested in the subject.

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Because it is a point of view. Opinions are relevant are they not?

But it's not an opinion.