In a stunning revelation from Omid Scobie's new royal biography "Endgame," the full extent of the breakdown between Prince Harry and his father, King Charles III, has been laid bare. The book details what appears to be their final meaningful conversation—a tense phone call that occurred just days before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
The Final Ultimatum
According to Scobie's account, Prince Harry delivered a pointed message to his father during their last significant discussion. "You know what you need to do," Harry told the then-Prince of Wales, indicating that the ball was firmly in Charles's court regarding any potential reconciliation.
The conversation reportedly took place while Harry was travelling to Balmoral following news of his grandmother's deteriorating health. This exchange marked what sources describe as the "final nail in the coffin" of their already strained relationship.
A Relationship Beyond Repair
Scobie's biography suggests that both father and son had reached a point of no return. The author writes that "neither Charles nor Harry saw a path forward" after this exchange, with the King apparently believing there was "no coming back" from the damage done.
The book portrays a relationship that had deteriorated to such an extent that even during the sombre period surrounding the Queen's passing, the fundamental tensions between father and son remained unresolved and ultimately insurmountable.
The Aftermath and Current Stalemate
Since this fateful conversation, the royal rift has only deepened. The relationship between Harry and the rest of the Royal Family, particularly with his brother Prince William, has continued to fray despite Harry and Meghan's various public statements and the King's occasional attempts at diplomacy.
Scobie's account suggests that Harry's message to his father was both a challenge and an expression of frustration—a final attempt to compel Charles to address the issues that had driven them apart. However, the response, or lack thereof, appears to have cemented the current stalemate that continues to define their relationship today.
