Prince Harry has reportedly decided to avoid clashing with the diaries of his royal relatives, a move that could help rebuild trust within the royal family. According to a friend of the duke, Harry is being "mindful" of not overlapping with the royal engagements of his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William.
A History of Diary Clashes
Since his return to the UK, Harry's schedule has frequently collided with royal events. For example, the King's opening of the Welsh Parliament weeks ago was overshadowed by Harry and Meghan's visit to Nottingham. Earlier this month, Harry's GQ interview aired on the same day the royals were hosting the Sultan of Oman in Windsor.
These repeated clashes have led to criticism that Harry is unintentionally overshadowing his relatives and detracting from the publicity the monarchy needs.
A Move Toward Reconciliation
The decision to avoid future clashes is seen as a positive step, as it could demonstrate that Harry has good intentions for the monarchy he left in 2020. By not competing for attention, Harry could show that he cares about the institution's success, even though he no longer works for it.
If King Charles and Prince William can trust that Harry wants the best for the monarchy, it might help ease the slow reconciliation process and signal that Harry has moved on from his "destructive era" of interviews, Netflix shows, and memoirs.
This latest move is considered by some to be the best decision Harry has made in years, as it could help bring him closer to his royal relatives once more.
