King Charles Publicly Snubs Prince Harry While Showering Praise on Prince William at Royal Banquet
King Charles has set tongues wagging after making a high-profile tribute to Prince William during a royal banquet, while completely ignoring his younger son, Prince Harry. The moment, which played out during a lavish state dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron, has sparked fresh debate about the widening royal rift.
During his speech at Windsor Castle, the monarch reflected on the historical significance of the setting and used the moment to highlight his close bond with the Prince of Wales. But the name of the Duke of Sussex was nowhere to be heard.
“The Castle in which we meet this evening was begun by my ancestor, William, Duke of Normandy, in the year 1070,” said King Charles. “It remains the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world,” he added with pride.
Then came the remark that turned heads across the royal world. “So it is perhaps rather appropriate that my son, The Prince of Wales, who shares that earlier William’s name, has made Windsor his home with his family, like so many of our predecessors.”
The reference to Prince William, along with a touching nod to his family, was seen by many as a subtle but clear snub to Prince Harry. The Duke, who once called Windsor his home too, was completely left out of the conversation.
Royal watchers were quick to note that Prince Harry’s absence was not only physical but symbolic. Once a key figure at such state events, the younger son of the monarch has become increasingly distant from the royal circle since stepping away in 2020.
This week’s banquet speech adds to growing evidence that the relationship between King Charles and Prince Harry has not healed since the fallout of Megxit. The situation worsened after Harry and Meghan Markle made multiple explosive claims about the Royal Family, including allegations of racism.
The couple’s televised interviews, Netflix docuseries, and Harry’s Spare memoir only deepened the divide, painting a picture of pain, betrayal, and broken trust within the palace walls.
Though Harry and Meghan now live in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, they continue to make headlines in British royal family news. However, their role within the actual monarchy appears more distant than ever.
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By contrast, Prince William has grown more prominent in public life. He is being groomed as the future king and frequently takes on state responsibilities alongside his wife, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.
The King’s glowing remarks about William during the banquet felt intentional. In an event filled with royal symbolism, every word is weighed, and Charles’s choice to spotlight William while completely ignoring Harry sent a loud message.
Insiders believe this public distancing may reflect King Charles’s frustration with Harry’s repeated criticism of the family. Others see it as an acknowledgment that William is now the royal future, while Harry is firmly part of the past.
What makes this moment even more striking is the setting. Windsor Castle is a place filled with royal history, but also personal memories for Harry. It was the backdrop of his wedding and once his home. Now, it seems, that chapter is firmly closed.
As King Charles continues to navigate his reign amid personal health battles and a rapidly modernizing monarchy, his recent remarks make one thing clear. Prince William stands as his chosen heir and pride, while Prince Harry remains on the outside looking in.
Whether reconciliation is even possible at this point is uncertain. But for now, the King’s public words speak volumes. The rift within the Royal Family is not just personal anymore. It is playing out on the grand stage, for the whole world to see.
