A royal reconciliation may be on the horizon, as King Charles appears to be extending an olive branch to his estranged son, Prince Harry, following a reported round of behind-the-scenes peace talks.
According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, the monarch may have quietly hinted at what lies ahead for Harry within the royal fold — and it could mark a dramatic turning point after years of public tension.
Speaking to MailOnline, Fitzwilliams analyzed the latest developments, saying, “The King and Harry are currently, we understood from Harry’s interview on the BBC, not speaking.” However, the expert pointed out that the reported meeting between father and son is a sign that “things are moving forward.”
This shift, though subtle, could be monumental. The suggestion that King Charles is now open to re-engaging with his younger son signals a potential softening in a relationship that has remained bitter since the explosive fallout of Megxit.
But what’s most telling, according to Fitzwilliams, is the quiet support from Prince William, the Prince of Wales, whose backing may have been crucial in allowing King Charles to make this move.
“The King would never have made these moves without William’s support and understanding,” Fitzwilliams revealed, stressing that William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, “are the future of the monarchy.”
This makes Prince William’s position on the matter more significant than ever. Despite the emotional scars caused by Harry and Meghan Markle’s public revelations, Fitzwilliams believes that William understands the long-term necessity of peace — even if personal forgiveness may still be out of reach.
The expert didn’t hold back in highlighting William’s lingering frustration. “He has undoubtedly been furious at the way the Sussexes have behaved,” Fitzwilliams said. “He undoubtedly regards Harry’s behaviour as treason of a sort.”
It’s been widely reported that the royal brothers have not spoken in over two years. Their last public reunion at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was cold at best, with both camps appearing distant even under the scrutiny of the cameras.
Still, King Charles’ recent gestures suggest that a new chapter may be beginning — one that attempts to slowly integrate Harry into a supportive role, albeit likely unofficial and carefully limited.
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Fitzwilliams believes the Sussexes would ideally like to see King Charles drift apart from Prince William. “The Sussexes might like to drive a wedge between the King and the heir to the throne,” he said. “But they won’t succeed.”
Royal insiders speculate that any future role for Harry would come with conditions — mainly that the couple stops airing royal grievances and refrains from media attacks against the institution. Trust, once shattered, will be hard to rebuild, and both the King and William will require concrete reassurances before moving forward.
While Kate Middleton has not made public remarks about the tension, sources close to the palace say she has been deeply affected by the feud, especially in light of her health struggles and the emotional toll the family’s internal rift has caused.
The question now is whether Prince Harry is ready to accept a supporting role, likely away from the spotlight and absent of formal duties. Would he return to the UK on occasion? Possibly. But full-time royal life appears to remain off the table for now.
Still, the fact that King Charles is opening the door at all is an enormous shift in tone. After years of strained silence, lawsuits, and headlines, the royals may finally be inching closer to healing — though the path ahead is uncertain and fragile.
Whether this is a temporary truce or the beginning of true reconciliation remains to be seen. But one thing is clear — King Charles has made the first move, and all eyes are now on Prince Harry’s response.
