King Charles is not letting Prince Harry’s fresh round of royal attacks spoil his big day. Just hours before the monarch marks the second anniversary of his historic coronation, the Duke of Sussex dropped explosive comments about the Royal Family — sparking a new wave of tension.
Yet despite the drama, the cancer-stricken monarch is choosing celebration over conflict. The King is set to celebrate the second anniversary of his Coronation on Monday, May 6, 2025 — a milestone moment in his reign since succeeding Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
But on May 4, just two days before the joyous occasion, Prince Harry reignited royal tensions with a no-holds-barred BBC interview. The Duke of Sussex openly criticized the royal institution over his family’s security and admitted that reconciliation may never be possible.
The timing of the remarks couldn’t have been more jarring — and many insiders feared it would cast a shadow over Charles’ celebratory plans.
However, King Charles proved he’s staying above the fray. On Sunday, May 5, Buckingham Palace shared a heartwarming video on Instagram, giving fans a rare look at the monarch’s intimate celebration.
In the clip, King Charles is seen viewing special portraits created to commemorate his 2023 Coronation. He appeared relaxed and joyful as he met with the artists who had spent months capturing some of the weekend’s most iconic moments.
“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 revealed in the caption.
It added, “The artworks were completed over a number of months before being presented to His Majesty at Clarence House in September 2024.”
Despite the drama stirred by Harry’s recent outburst, the King showed no signs of distress as he admired the artworks and shared warm exchanges with the painters.
The palace even encouraged fans to visit their official YouTube channel to hear more from the talented artists who were granted the opportunity to present their work directly to the monarch.
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Royal followers were thrilled to see the King smiling and engaging — a strong message that he remains focused on duty and unity, not distractions.
For context, King Charles officially became monarch in September 2022 after Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. But his lavish coronation ceremony didn’t take place until May 2023 at Westminster Abbey — an event that gathered royals and dignitaries from around the globe.
That day was meant to symbolize a new chapter of the monarchy. Now, two years later, King Charles is proudly celebrating how far he’s come — even as family turmoil continues in the background.
Meanwhile, Harry’s latest interview has only deepened the rift. In it, he claimed his father no longer speaks to him “because of the security stuff,” and admitted he doesn’t see a future where his wife Meghan and their kids return to the UK.
The Duke also hinted that the wounds caused by his memoir Spare and past interviews may be too deep to heal.
Still, King Charles is not letting those headlines eclipse his moment. This anniversary is not just a marker of time, it’s a symbol of resilience, leadership, and his enduring commitment to the Crown, despite health battles and family challenges.
As Harry speaks out from across the Atlantic, Charles is standing firm in his royal role — and showing the world he won’t let personal attacks derail his legacy. For the King, it’s business as usual. For the monarchy, it’s a reminder: the show goes on.
