Prince Harry’s hope for a sit-down together with his household earlier than King Charles’ coronation in May is “delusional,” some royal specialists have mentioned.
Sources have claimed that Charles and his inheritor Prince William “have no intention” of giving Harry “the apology he is demanding from them” earlier than he makes any plans to journey to the UK. An insider described the scenario as a “toxic stalemate,” reported theDaily Mail.
“I don’t think Prince William or King Charles will make any special arrangements to have a private discussion with Prince Harry prior to the coronation because the word “private” has turn into more and more debatable within the Sussex house,” Kinsey Schofield, host of the To Di For Daily podcast, advised Fox News Digital.
“Over the weekend, reports surfaced that Harry intends to add a new chapter to [his memoir] Spare for the paperback print edition,” Ms Schofield shared.
“What would that content consist of? Perhaps a controversial closed-door conversation with his brother and father prior to one of the most historic events this generation has seen? I think the royal family is smarter than that and focused on the future of the monarchy.
“Harry is under the delusion that he is the only one owed an apology,” Ms Schofield continued.
“William and Kate Middleton are owed an apology. Meghan and Harry have gone out of their way to tarnish the images of William and Catherine … The Sussexes were free. They found their freedom. Instead of using their freedom to dedicate their lives to service as they promised … they have dedicated their lives to settling old scores.”
Not attending ‘extremely damaging’
The king and his spouse Camilla, Queen Consort, will probably be topped on May 6 at London’s Westminster Abbey.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have aired their grievances in opposition to the British monarchy because the couple stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California, the place they now dwell with their two younger youngsters.
In January, UK ITV News reporter Tom Bradby requested Harry, 38, whether or not he’ll attend the coronation. At the time, the daddy of two was selling his memoir Spare.
“There’s a lot that can happen between now and then,” mentioned Harry on the time.
“But, the door is always open. The ball is in their court. There’s a lot to be discussed, and I really hope that they’re willing to sit down and talk about it.”
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams agreed with Ms Schofield, saying the Sussexes are “delusional” in the event that they anticipate the royal household to schedule a personal assembly earlier than the coronation, understanding the main points of the sit-down may get leaked to the press.
“The Sussexes have lucrative contracts with Netflix, Spotify and (publishers) Penguin Random House but only because they are royal,” Mr Fitzwilliams advised Fox News Digital.
“It has been made clear that they will be invited to the coronation. Whether they attend is up to them. If they were not to attend it would surely be extremely damaging. This is a unique event which will attract worldwide fascination.”
“The palace has no reason to compromise as they had to endure a veritable blizzard of attacks from [the couple’s] Netflix docuseries and subsequently when his memoir Spare was released, and he gave several television interviews,” mentioned Mr Fitzwilliams.
“So, the ball is in the Sussex’s court. If they do come, the palace will know how to deal with them and talk with other members of the royal family, lest it be repeated, will only be about the weather.”
Harry has beforehand spoken about his estrangement from his father and elder brother since he departed from the UK.
In December, Netflix launched Harry & Meghan, a six-part docuseries that detailed the couple’s experiences resulting in their choice to make a brand new begin within the US.
In that documentary, Harry was scathing about how the royal press staff labored and spoke about how his relationship with William, 40, and the remainder of the royal family broke down.
The duchess, 41, described wanting to finish her life as she struggled to deal with poisonous UK press protection.
Shortly earlier than Harry’s memoir was printed, ITV’s Bradby requested the duke whether or not he invaded his circle of relatives’s privateness by talking out concerning the couple’s lives contained in the royal household.
“Some people will say you’ve railed against invasions of your privacy all your life and the accusation will be here are you invading the privacy of your nearest and dearest without permission,” mentioned Bradby.
“That would be the accusation from people that don’t understand or don’t want to believe that my family has been briefing the press,” Harry replied.
When Bradby urged that William was doubtless asking “how you could do this to me after everything?” Harry subtly replied, “He would probably say all sorts of different things”.
Sources advised the Mail that Charles, 74, is ready to talk with Harry as a result of “he’s his son, he loves him”. However, William is “not in the mood for any kind of conversation”.
“William is reported to be incandescent with rage over the many insults lobbied by Harry both at his wife the Princess of Wales but also at the royal family and so publicly in the media which he claims to loathe yet cultivates so assiduously,” royal commentator Hilary Fordwich advised Fox News Digital.
“The focus of the royals continues to be on serving the nation, national sports and dedication to the solemnity of the upcoming sacred coronation,” mentioned Mr Fordwich.
“Seeing Harry and Meghan become figures of ridicule indicates to them all that taking the high road will continue to serve them better.”
Palace insiders mentioned that whereas Charles is hoping to reconnect together with his youthful son earlier than the coronation, Harry could not get the message he’s hoping for.
“I don’t think His Majesty is minded to apologise for anything at present,” claimed the supply.
“Quite the opposite. There is still a huge amount of ill will boiling over in the family. Conversations could still happen in the next few weeks, I am sure, but they will be waiting a very long time for an apology. There’s a great deal of hurt [at Harry’s actions].”
Harry advised Bradby that he needs his father and brother again, noting he wishes “a family, not an institution.
In Spare, Harry alleged that William physically attacked him during a ferocious argument over the duchess.
He claimed that the Prince of Wales called the former American actor “difficult,” “rude” and “abrasive”.
Harry advised ITV that the royal family had solid him and the previous Suits star as “villains” and “shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile”.
In an interview with CBS, he mentioned the palace’s refusal to defend him and his spouse from assaults made by the British press was a “betrayal”.
It is at the moment unclear whether or not the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make an look on the coronation. Royal specialists identified that Charles’ huge day can be Archie’s birthday, which is able to give the duchess an excuse to remain in California together with her two youngsters and keep away from the extraordinary media scrutiny within the UK.
Why ought to they apologise?
Christopher Andersen, creator of The King, advised Fox News Digital that whether or not the couple chooses to go or not, “Harry is going to have an awfully long way to be expecting an apology”.
“Let’s get real here – what is there for them to apologise for, exactly?” Mr Andersen defined.
“I think anyone looking at the situation rationally would conclude that William is the one who should be seeking an apology. Harry’s cutting remarks about his brother in Spare were quite egregious. I’m certain he regrets having made some of them and wishes he had toned the whole thing down a bit.”
“As for some sort of summit involving the king and the princes, that seems highly unlikely,” mentioned Mr Andersen.
“The king may see himself as a sort of hapless referee between the battling brothers, but the fact is he is the most wronged person in this scenario.
“This is the crowning moment of his life – literally – and the turmoil created by Megxit and its aftermath, are headaches he just doesn’t need.
“William may be seething, but he is smart enough not to let it show. Besides, he doesn’t want to give his brother the satisfaction of knowing the Sussexes have really upset the royal applecart – and at a time the monarchy itself can least afford it”.
This story appeared on Fox News and is reproduced with permission.
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