RICHARD EDEN: The real reason that King Charles won't see Harry, as revealed to ... trends now
There were widespread reports that the Duke of Sussex planned to see his father during this week’s visit to London - and surprise, even shock, when no such get-together happened.
As Prince Harry’s newly appointed British spokesman explained on Tuesday: ‘In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not the Duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it, unfortunately, will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme.
The Duke, he continued, ‘is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon'.
The Duke of Sussex meets members of the public at The Invictus Games Foundation's tenth Anniversary Service at St Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday
Friends of King Charles and Queen Camilla who I have spoken to are not in the least bit surprised, however.
The 75-year-old King has met his younger son only once since he was diagnosed with an unnamed form of cancer more than three months ago - and that meeting lasted no more than 30 minutes.
Harry had dashed straight over from his home in California following the announcement of Charles's illness - but he was soon heading back to the airport following the briefest of meetings with the King.
Why might His Majesty have chosen not to see his younger son this week?
‘He doesn’t need the drama in his life,’ explained one of the friends.
‘Harry and Meghan have brought him, and the rest of the family, nothing but worries over the past few years.’
King Charles has long wanted to use his position to make an impact.
Friends of the King and Queen have told the Mail's Richard Eden that the monarch decided not to meet Harry this week because he 'doesn't need the drama in his life' from a bitter son
