King Charles is “extremely sad” over the ongoing feud between his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, according to a prominent royal author.
The monarch, 75, has been caught in the middle of the crossfire between the Wales and the Sussex camps ever since Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, quit royal life and moved to the US in 2020.
Four years later, things are still not getting easier for his majesty to deal with.
Robert Hardman, royal historian and author of “Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story,” expressed that the king feels deep sadness over Harry and Meghan’s situation.
However, he also noted a sense of exasperation, with the king now focusing on his duties amidst various concerns.
“He has tried listening. Now he just says: ‘I don’t want to know what the problem is. I’m just getting on with my life.”
Hardman said Charles is “hurt” and struggling over the Prince of Wales’ widening rift with his younger son, the Duke of Sussex.
The king’s rumored remarks come just days after royal experts claimed William had made a “tough and resolute” stance on his fractured relationship with his estranged brother.
The brothers who were once joined at the hip have not spoken to each oth in over a year.
Their already damaged bond was made worse with the release of Harry’s bombshell memoir “Spare” in January 2023.
Elsewhere, another royal expert suggested that it was easier for William to cut ties with his brother than to be “continually annoyed” at him.
“William has always been a strong character,” Jennie Bond told OK! magazine. “I think his broken childhood made him tough and resolute.”
“He now has the reputation of being stubborn and, once his mind is made up, he sticks to his decision,” she added.
Bond suggested that William – who is two years older than Harry – has become the “enforcer” of the Firm since the death of their grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
“He is definitely someone who commands respect within the family and whose views hold considerable sway,” she said of the father of three.
The ongoing feud between Prince William and Prince Harry continues to weigh heavily on King Charles, with the monarch expressing deep sadness over the situation. Despite his efforts to mediate and listen to both sides, the king has now chosen to focus on his duties and move forward with his life amidst the family drama.
Robert Hardman, a royal historian, shared insights into the king’s feelings, noting a sense of exasperation as Charles grapples with the widening rift between himself and his younger son, Harry. The lack of communication between the once-close brothers has only added to the strain, exacerbated by Harry’s decision to share his story in a memoir.
In the midst of these challenges, it has been suggested that Prince William has taken a tough and resolute stance in response to the fractured relationship with his brother. With a reputation for being strong-willed and decisive, William has reportedly chosen to prioritize his own well-being and peace of mind over maintaining a strained connection with Harry.
Jennie Bond, another royal expert, emphasized William’s role as an enforcer within the royal family, particularly following the A passing of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Seen as a respected figure whose opinions carry weight, William has emerged as a key figure in upholding the traditions and values of the Firm.
As the drama within the royal family unfolds, it is clear that each member is navigating their own path forward. While the tension between William and Harry remains unresolved, King Charles continues to navigate his role as monarch with a sense of duty and resolve. Stay tuned for more updates on these developments and additional insights into the royal family dynamics.
