During Prince Harry’s recent visit to the United Kingdom, King Charles reportedly denied a photo opportunity with him. A royal biographer explained the basis for this unexpected decision.
In a fresh development in the ongoing story of King Charles III and Prince Harry’s relationship, royal historian Tom Bower has revealed why the King did not meet with his son this week. According to him, the King’s decision is not only owing to his hectic schedule but rather a deliberate attempt to keep the Duke from obtaining positive publicity.
“The King and his advisors have seen this for what it really is. It’s all about boosting the brand which is suffering terribly.” Bower went on to say, “Harry was desperate for a photo opportunity for the King […] The King has denied him of that, and rightly so.”
Bower also claims that Harry’s desire to take photos with his father stems from his and Meghan’s planned trip to Nigeria, where Meghan’s mother is from. The pair hopes to use their “royal card” throughout their visit, as Tom describes it.
“She is going to play the Duchess there and the Royal Family,” Tom told GB News. When asked about Prince Harry’s motivations for the photo with King Charles III, Tom revealed that the Prince wanted a photo “so he could get to Nigeria and say ‘I come here as a member of the Royal Family.'”
He went on to say that he believes Prince Harry and his wife are “exploiting the misery in London” and “putting William and Kate in a terrible light.” “Rightly Buckingham Palace decided ‘we’re not going to play their game’ on this occasion.”
The majority of public reactions to Tom’s words have been in agreement with the royal biographer. “I completely agree. Nothing [Meghan] and Lapdog do is without a (not-so-hidden) goal,” wrote one social media user.
Another added, “Brilliant Tom – saying the things that most if not [the] majority are thinking. ??????????.” “LOL. These rejected suitors are hilarious. But it is also embarrassing…. From the pics I see H got his photo ops,” said someone else.
Although many people supported Tom, others felt differently. “King Charles showed to the world why he was unfit to lead or serve as the head of the church. “Pettiness and unforgivableness are ugly characteristics,” wrote one X user.
Referencing the assertion that King Charles III has been “toughening up” when it comes to dealing with his youngest son, another person expressed, “‘Toughen up.’ Not making any time for his son, only goes to show how petty he is!” A Prince Harry supporter gushed, “I’ve been away all day but it’s just lovely to see Harrymania in the UK. Prince Harry is a rockstar ⭐? We love you Harry! ❤️”
Despite the complaints and other accusations leveled by royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams against Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, claiming they have made life tough for the King and other royal family members, the Duke of Sussex is still adored by many people.
Prince Harry has also been supported by his late mother’s family. Princess Diana’s siblings, Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, and Lady Jane Fellowes, supported their nephew during the Service of Thanksgiving commemorating the Invictus Games’ 10th anniversary. His cousins, George McCorquodale, Ned Spencer, and Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, were also present at the event.
Despite being snubbed by some members of the royal family, Prince Harry’s return to the United Kingdom has been greeted with enthusiasm. His first day there was spent attending a liturgy at St Paul’s Cathedral in London and meeting with supporters.
Prince Harry opened the 10th Invictus Games Foundation service in the cathedral with a heartfelt statement. Addressing a crowd of approximately a thousand people, he praised the Invictus Games, which he launched in 2014 to help wounded service members and women.
As the Duke exited the cathedral, dressed in a black suit with a red-and-black tie and holding honorary medals, eager supporters lined up behind barricades to catch a look of him. Among them, one particularly enthusiastic admirer stuck out, attempting to photograph the prince with two phones close to his face.
Prince Harry jokingly queried why the fan had two cameras, saying it didn’t make sense to have both. He gently guided her arms behind the barrier before proceeding along the line. This pleasant exchange won over many of his admirers, who later applauded his manner on social media.
A fan commented, “Prince Harry greeting the crowds! […] And the square was absolutely packed!” Another admirer echoed the sentiment of excitement, swooning “We love you, Harry!” One user stated, “What a guy.”
Someone else reminisced about Princess Diana: “Look, he’s their Prince, one time the son of the Legend Diana!” Additionally, a user commented, “Thankfully like his mom, William is unfortunately like his father.”
Meanwhile, another pointed out the strong public reception for Prince Harry, saying, “Just look at the massive crowds that greeted Prince Harry the non working Royal and the most love[d] and popular Prince of hearts! Just goes to show that the BRF (British Royal Family) need[s] him more than he need[s] them!
Others noted that the audience’s devotion extended to Meghan, with one individual exclaiming, “I adore this for Harry! They also extended love to Meghan, which was beautiful.” Despite the favorable welcome, some critics questioned Prince Harry and Meghan’s previous allegations of encountering intolerance in the country.
“The #IAM10 #InvictusGames anniversary today shows one thing: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exaggerated and LIED about the British public wanting to attack them,” the skeptic remarked.
Meanwhile, another commenter offered compassion for Prince Harry, noting what was absent from the event: “So sad that his father or brother could not make time to see him; he must feel very left out.”
