As King Charles III continues to juggle his royal duties while undergoing treatment for cancer, Queen Camilla has reportedly taken on a protective role, particularly in light of Prince Harry's upcoming visit to the United Kingdom in May. According to royal expert Angela Levin, the Queen Consort is determined to prevent the Duke of Sussex from speaking with his father alone, citing concerns over trust and the King's vulnerability.
"Queen Camilla will not let Harry talk alone to his father," Levin told GB News. "He can't be trusted. I think King Charles is vulnerable. He might say something about his health." The author's comments suggest a deep rift between Prince Harry and the royal family, with Levin adding, "Nobody really wants to see him. King Charles will, because he's his father, and fathers love their children even if they go off and behave badly."
Prince Harry's last visit to the UK, which took place shortly after King Charles announced his cancer diagnosis, was a brief 24-hour trip. "I can't see how it can happen in the time he's here. Last time he was here very quickly and was rushed out," Levin explained. "Some people say he saw his father for 20 minutes, some say half an hour."
During his upcoming visit, Prince Harry is scheduled to deliver a speech celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. However, neither his wife, Meghan Markle, nor senior members of the royal family are expected to attend the event. Levin noted that the timing of the event could create an awkward situation, as it coincides with the conclusion of the first garden party of the year, which King Charles is set to attend.
"This time it's going to be particularly awkward because the service at St Paul's Cathedral is going to finish at 6 p.m., which is exactly the time that the first garden party of the year, which King Charles is going to, also finishes at 6 p.m.," Levin pointed out. "You can imagine Charles is vulnerable because he will go around shaking hands with goodness knows how many people who are coming."
Despite the apparent tension between Prince Harry and the royal family, commentator Michael Cole believes that King Charles remains open to reconciling with his son. "It's good news for the King. The doctors are happy with the way the treatment is going, and he's returning to more public-facing duties, which I know is what he wants to do," Cole told GB News. "Of course, there is the Harry problem. He's coming next week for the 10th-anniversary service of Thanksgiving at Saint Paul's Cathedral."
Cole added, "I think it will be a key moment because we will see whether the King will receive his son. I think he will see him. I think there's a good possibility that he will be in town. The King has other duties. And he has always made it clear that his door remains open to his youngest son."
The commentator also noted that for a reconciliation to occur, Prince Harry would need to show contrition and ask for forgiveness. "The prodigal is always welcome at home," Cole explained. "Of course, he has to be contrite, and he has to ask for forgiveness beforehand, but the King will do that."
In February, shortly after King Charles announced his cancer diagnosis, Prince Harry told Good Morning America that he had "more trips planned," but it remains unclear whether the father and son will reunite during the upcoming visit.
