Prince Harry has been pushing for a reconciliation with his father, King Charles, and some major progress was made last year at a “secret summit”.
According to reports, when the king and Prince Harry’s senior aides met in the UK, certain conditions were set for the olive branch to be a success. It appeared that the Duke of Sussex followed the established guidelines as no bombs fell from Montecito.
However, in his latest piece for The new statesmanHarry made some bold claims about the ongoing issues in Britain regarding the Muslim and Jewish communities. Moreover, the timing was an interesting choice as it came just hours after the monarch had attended the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster.
It was understood that Harry’s strongly worded article would have caused some ripples behind the Palace doors and insiders have painted a familiar picture.
“He doesn’t speak for anyone but himself,” said a Palace insider in Paper. “Does this preserve the Queen’s values? I’m not sure. It seems more about keeping him in the headlines and boosting his brand.”
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams argued that while there is “little to disagree with what he says”, as his speeches or pieces balance, “there is a sense of self-congratulation”.
According to royal insiders, it is not surprising that the king and his younger son share similar views on certain issues, including the environment and even war. An aide said Harry is his father’s son and they have “similar upbringings and backgrounds”.
The question raised this time is the timing of this piece. Harry was believed to have coordinated closely with the palace regarding his engagements, but Harry did not say anything about his article.
Although the lines of communication remain open for father and son despite the tumultuous relationship they have.
