The strained relationship between King Charles and his youngest son, Prince Harry, appears far from resolved despite recent glimpses of reconciliation. Following Prince Harry’s departure from royal duties and the publication of his memoir Spare, tensions have remained high.
During Harry’s recent visit to the UK, which marked their first meeting in 19 months, The Times reports that King Charles issued a clear ultimatum: there can be no “half-in, half-out” approach to royal life. This aligns with the late Queen Elizabeth II’s 2020 decision that royals cannot hold public roles while simultaneously pursuing private business ventures.
For Harry, this means relinquishing lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify, among others, if he wishes to re-engage formally with royal duties. The King is unwilling to grant any special exceptions to his son, maintaining strict adherence to royal protocol.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry noted that the Duke’s focus remains on his father and declined further comment on family matters. While courtiers discuss more frequent meetings aimed at projecting unity, a full public return for Harry remains uncertain.
