July 28th 2024.
Will Charles ever see his own grandchildren again? It's a question that weighs heavily on the minds of many, as the relationship between King Charles and his grandson Prince Harry continues to be strained. The King may never have the chance to reunite with his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, due to Prince Harry's concerns about security.
In a recent interview with ITV for a documentary titled 'Tabloids on Trial,' Prince Harry expressed his fears about bringing his wife Meghan back to the UK. He revealed that he worries about the possibility of a 'lone actor' attacking them with a knife or acid, and for this reason, he will not allow Meghan to return. This means that Charles will become even more distant from his grandchildren, according to sources close to the royal family.
The last time Charles saw Archie and Lilibet was at Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Since then, Harry has returned to the UK on several occasions, but always alone. He spoke about his concerns for his family's safety, stating, "All it takes is for one lone actor who reads this stuff to act on what they've read. And whether it's a knife or acid, these are things that are genuine concerns for me."
The strained relationship between Prince Harry and the tabloid press has also had a significant impact on his relationship with his family. In the interview, he admitted that it was a "central piece" to the breakdown of his relationship with them. He also clarified that the recent cancer diagnoses of both Charles and Kate were separate issues.
Unfortunately, this breakdown in the relationship will also affect Charles' relationship with his grandchildren in California, as royal experts have pointed out. Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, shared his thoughts, saying, "It would be great to think that at some point soon the King would get to visit the grandchildren that he has seen very little of, but he is 75 and still not in the best of health."
He added, "A visit to America is unlikely to be a high priority now, given the other demands on his time. It's an incredibly sad situation that few would have predicted even five years ago." Little also raised the question of whether the UK is any less dangerous than the US, given the prevalence of gun crime in America.
Royal author Margaret Holder also weighed in on the matter, stating that it would be difficult for the monarch to travel as a private person, given the diplomatic challenges involved. She added, "So if the children can't come here and the King can't go there, you are looking at a situation where you've got a grandfather, who is undergoing cancer treatment, becoming more and more remote."
The situation is indeed a mess, with King Charles being forced to be a distant grandfather that his grandchildren never see. Harry's recent loss in the High Court to overturn the ruling on his police protection as a non-working royal has only added to the tension in the family. He is also expected to travel alone to the Invictus Games in Birmingham in 2027, an event that he launched in 2014.
The Invictus Games, which aim to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation for wounded and injured military personnel, have been held in various cities around the world. However, the next event in 2027 will mark their return to the UK for the first time, with Harry appearing at each event. But with the strained relationship between him and his family, it remains to be seen if Charles will have the opportunity to attend and support his grandson.
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