Queen Camilla is reportedly urging King Charles to avoid a meeting with his estranged son, Prince Harry, citing concerns over the potential strain it could place on the king's health. As King Charles battles cancer, sources close to the royal family claim that Camilla is deeply worried about the impact a meeting with Harry could have on her husband, according to reports from RadarOnline. Camilla has allegedly expressed her fears that such a reunion might exacerbate Charles' stress levels, which she believes could harm his recovery.
"Camilla is absolutely worried sick meeting Harry could send Charles' stress levels through the roof," an insider told RadarOnline. The sources added that Camilla, who has long grown frustrated with Harry's public criticism of the royal family, including his bombshell memoir Spare, is keen to protect Charles from unnecessary stress as he undergoes treatment.
The strained relationship between Harry and the rest of the royal family has been well-documented in recent years. The rift intensified following Harry's decision to step back from royal duties in 2020 and was further aggravated by the revelations in Spare, where Harry disclosed private details about his family life and claimed to have been involved in a physical altercation with his brother, Prince William. The Duke of Sussex has also accused the royal family of ignoring his wife Meghan Markle's mental health struggles and alleged instances of racism during their time as working royals.
While Camilla is reportedly against any meeting between Charles and Harry during the latter's upcoming visit to the U.K. for the WellChild Awards, King Charles appears more open to the idea. Insiders suggest that Charles' battle with cancer has softened his stance on reconciliation, with one source noting that he feels a Christian duty to mend ties with his son.
"The king has an instinctive impulse towards Christian reconciliation, and his cancer diagnosis has only sharpened that," a source told the Daily Beast. "He wants this settled, not just because he loves both his sons, but because it has been so destabilizing for the monarchy."
Harry and Charles have only met once this year, briefly in February, after Harry learned of his father's health condition. According to reports, the prince has expressed disappointment at not being able to spend more time with his father during his last visit to London, and it remains unclear whether an invitation for a meeting in Scotland, where Charles will be during Harry's upcoming trip, will be extended.
At the same time, Camilla is grappling with more than just family matters. The queen is set to be the subject of a controversial Channel 4 documentary, reportedly titled Camilla: Harry's 'Wicked' Stepmother?, which portrays her in a negative light. According to The Sun, the documentary, which is expected to air soon, will explore the idea that Camilla has been the "wicked stepmother" to Prince Harry. The film is said to take a pro-Harry stance, portraying both Harry and Meghan as victims of mistreatment by the royal family.
The timing of the documentary has raised concerns, with sources suggesting that its release was delayed due to Charles' cancer diagnosis to avoid a backlash. "This is very much a pro-Harry, anti-Camilla documentary," a source told The Sun. It claims that the late Queen Elizabeth II never wanted Camilla to ascend to the throne and accuses her of spending decades cultivating a positive public image.
This documentary follows Harry's own public remarks about Camilla, in which he described her as "dangerous" and a "villain" during a 2023 interview promoting Spare. However, Harry later softened his tone, telling Good Morning America that he doesn't view Camilla as an "evil stepmother." Despite this, the documentary is expected to reignite debate over Camilla's role in the royal family and her relationship with Harry.
