Prince Harry is set to visit the UK next week for a five-day trip promoting the Invictus Games, but a family reunion appears unlikely. According to a report from Woman&Home, Queen Camilla has reportedly joked "over my dead body" in response to inviting Harry and Meghan to stay at Sandringham or Balmoral with the King.
Background of the Rift
The alleged reaction stems from Prince Harry's comments in his autobiography Spare and the accompanying TV interview. In the book, Harry described Camilla as "the villain" and "the third person" in his parents' marriage, calling her "dangerous" and accusing her of launching a campaign to rehabilitate her image at his expense. He also claimed she leaked stories about him to the press to smooth her path to becoming queen consort, stating she "sacrificed me on her personal PR altar" and "left bodies in the street."
Harry wrote in detail about his pain seeing Camilla, comparing their first meeting to an "injection" and writing, "Close your eyes, over before you know it." He also revealed that he and Prince William begged their father not to marry Camilla, fearing it would cause "more harm than good."
Current Visit Details
Prince Harry's UK visit begins in London, then moves to Birmingham, with plans to visit charities he supports. Earlier rumours that Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet would join him have been squashed. Concerns over security have been raised after reports that a request for taxpayer-funded police protection was rejected. A Home Office spokesperson stated: "It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on protective security arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals' security."
It remains unknown whether Meghan will join Harry on any visits outside London. The King has not seen his grandchildren, aged seven and five, in four years, and no meeting is expected during this trip.
Royal Family's Stance
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on private family matters. The report from Woman&Home indicates that while Harry and Camilla's relationship had been improving around the time of his wedding, his later comments have caused lasting hurt. The Queen is said to still be unforgiving over the accusations made in Spare and the interview.
