A telling insight into the current state of royal relations has emerged, as a source close to the King has revealed His Majesty's succinct two-word reaction to the news of his son's return to British soil.
The Duke of Sussex was recently in London for a brief visit, which notably did not include a meeting with his father, King Charles III. The monarch's response, upon being informed of Harry's presence in the UK, was a brief and loaded: "Oh, good".
This seemingly simple utterance is being interpreted by palace insiders as deeply revealing. The choice of words and the tone, described as notably flat, is said to speak volumes about the strained relationship between the father and son. The King's hectic schedule, filled with constitutional duties and his ongoing cancer treatment, was cited as the primary reason their paths did not cross during the Duke's trip.
The revelation underscores the fragile and complex nature of the current dynamic within the House of Windsor. It suggests a relationship that remains formal and distant, far from the reconciliation many had hoped for following the King's diagnosis.
This incident will likely fuel further speculation about the possibility of a lasting truce between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family, painting a picture of a divide that remains as significant as ever.
