
King Charles is reportedly heartbroken that he hasn’t seen his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in recent years. Even though he misses them deeply and wishes things were different, people close to the royal family say he believes it’s up to Prince Harry to take the first step toward fixing their relationship.
The King, who has always tried to avoid family conflict, is said to be very sad about how things have turned out. Since Prince Harry and Meghan moved to the United States in 2020 and stepped back from their royal duties, the connection between Harry and the rest of the royal family has been strained.
Harry has only been back for a few formal events and hasn’t had much contact with his father or other senior royals.
Over the past few months, Harry has said in interviews that he would like to fix things with his family. In one recent statement, he said life is too short to keep fighting and that he truly wants reconciliation.
However, according to someone familiar with the situation, King Charles wants the same but feels he can’t just push everything aside. As King, his main duty is to protect and maintain the stability of the monarchy.
The insider said Charles does love Harry, and he would truly like to rebuild their relationship. But after everything that has happened, Harry has to take some responsibility and work to regain the family’s trust.
They added that while the King is hurt that he hasn’t been able to spend any real time with Archie and Lilibet, he hasn’t closed the door on Harry. He still hopes for peace, but he has to balance that with his role as monarch.
The King is not seen as someone who holds grudges or acts with bitterness. He’s described as generous and patient, but he has to think about the future of the royal institution above all.
Those close to him say he’s willing to forgive, but Harry has to be the one to reach out in a meaningful way and show he’s ready to reconnect. Until then, the King continues to do his royal duties while quietly carrying the sadness of a father separated from his son and grandchildren.