King Charles is reportedly feeling pressure to mend his relationship with Prince Harry due to his role as head of the Church of England, according to royal expert Duncan Larcombe. The monarch, who has had a strained relationship with his youngest son in recent years, is said to be influenced by the Christian principle of forgiveness inherent in his position.
Speaking to New Magazine, Larcombe stated: 'From Charles' point of view, it's his son. In his first speech when he became King, he declared his love for Harry and Meghan and although he's had a lot of that thrown back in his face, it clearly shows his mindset. He doesn't want to be at loggerheads with his son, he doesn't want the feuding to continue.'
Larcombe highlighted the significance of Charles's role as Defender of the Faith, adding: 'As the Defender of the Faith, he has to subscribe to the notion of forgiveness and not holding grudges. King Charles takes that quite seriously because his mother did. He's devoted to what's expected of him as monarch, and that is a major part of it. He can't just oust his son and be seen publicly to not be forgiving.'
It is believed that Harry and the King could meet during Harry's upcoming visit to the UK this month. The King is also said to have offered Harry, Meghan, and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet the option to stay at a royal residence. Any meeting between the King and Harry is expected to be private, with the father and son having last seen each other in September.
