Prince Harry’s alleged “secret plans” for his family’s UK return are reportedly fueling King Charles’ trust issues with his younger son. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to Britain with their children two weeks ago and are reportedly planning to remain there for an undetermined period.
Prince Harry urged to have ‘greater openness’ with King Charles to improve relations, per source
According to RadarOnline.com, King Charles has yet to speak with Prince Harry, despite it being two weeks since the Duke returned to the UK. Harry reportedly informed his father about the family’s move just three days before the news became public, a decision that allegedly caught both the King and Prince William off guard.
A royal source told the publication, “Keeping Charles guessing about major decisions and leaving him feeling there were secret plans behind his son’s move back to Britain only reinforces the very mistrust that needs to be overcome before any lasting reconciliation can realistically happen.”
The Sussexes stepped down as senior working royals and relocated to the US in 2020, hoping to build a new life away from the royal spotlight. However, the accusations and claims they made after their departure further strained relations with the royal family, deepening a rift that has yet to fully heal.
“Six years of disagreements, public accusations and damaged confidence do not disappear simply because Harry has moved back across the Atlantic,” the source said. “If he genuinely wants to repair relations with his father, there has to be much greater openness about his intentions.”
The source acknowledged that Charles would undoubtedly welcome the opportunity to spend more time with his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, now that the family is living in Britain. However, the underlying tensions reportedly remain.
The source added, “Of course, the King wants to see Archie and Lilibet and would welcome the opportunity to develop a closer relationship with his grandchildren now that geography is no longer such a formidable obstacle. But their return cannot magically wipe the slate clean.”
The insider further claimed that the King still has little insight into Harry’s intentions or his plans for the family’s life in the UK, suggesting that uncertainty could continue to complicate any potential reconciliation.
