Buckingham Palace has finally responded after Prince Harry made shocking remarks about his father King Charles’ health, triggering intense speculation worldwide.
On May 2, Prince Harry gave a bombshell interview to BBC just hours after losing his latest appeal in the UK security case. While addressing the painful family rift, the Duke of Sussex made a startling statement about his ailing father.
“Life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has,” Harry said, adding that King Charles “won’t speak to me because of this security stuff.”
The emotional statement instantly caused a frenzy, with royal watchers questioning whether the monarch’s condition had worsened behind the scenes.
Now, Buckingham Palace has hit back — not with words, but with a carefully crafted message. On Sunday, May 5, just one day before the second anniversary of King Charles’ coronation, the Palace released a video update on Instagram showing the King engaged in official duties.
In the video, a smiling Charles is seen interacting with artists who created stunning portraits commemorating the coronation events. He appears calm, focused, and very much in control.
“As part of Their Majesties’ Coronation celebrations, The King commissioned five artists to capture some of the most significant moments of the weekend,” the Palace wrote in the caption.
The footage showed the monarch viewing the completed artworks at Clarence House, as the artists shared what it meant to present their pieces directly to him.
The caption continued, “The artworks were completed over a number of months before being presented to His Majesty at Clarence House in September 2024.”
It was a subtle but deliberate move to assure the public that, despite Prince Harry’s insinuations, King Charles remains active and committed to his duties.
The monarch’s appearance was also seen as a direct attempt to dispel rumors about his declining health — especially as he prepares to celebrate a major milestone in his reign.
King Charles, 75, was diagnosed with a form of cancer in February 2024. Although the Palace did not disclose the type or stage of the cancer, it was later revealed that his treatment had been “successful so far.”
In March, the King was briefly hospitalized due to what the Palace described as “temporary side effects” from his ongoing therapy. However, he quickly resumed his schedule, a sign that his condition is stable for now.
Despite facing a serious health battle, King Charles has continued to fulfill key royal engagements, proving his determination to lead even under immense pressure.
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Meanwhile, Prince Harry’s remarks have ignited fresh waves of controversy — especially as they come so close to his father’s coronation anniversary.
Many royal experts have accused the Duke of deliberately overshadowing the celebration, particularly by referencing his father’s mortality so publicly.
“He says he wants reconciliation, yet these comments create more pressure and speculation around the King’s health,” one royal insider told The Times. “It’s deeply unhelpful.”
Still, others believe Harry’s comments were driven by emotion, not strategy — and stem from real grief over his fractured ties with his family.
“Harry has no idea what’s going on with his father,” one fan commented online. “That line, ‘I don’t know how much longer my father has,’ says more about their broken communication than it does about Charles’ health.”
The Palace has not issued an official statement directly addressing Harry’s claims — keeping with their usual “never complain, never explain” mantra.
But the King’s latest appearance seems to speak volumes. As the royal family celebrates the second anniversary of King Charles’ coronation, all eyes remain on how or if Prince Harry’s plea for reconciliation will be acknowledged.
For now, the monarch appears to be prioritizing duty over drama — and continuing his reign with unwavering poise.
