In a rare television appearance on ITV's Good Morning Britain, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has chosen to address the ongoing rift between the royal family and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Welby's plea to the public was clear: refrain from judgment and instead offer prayers and support to the royal family during this tumultuous time.
"We must resist the temptation to pass judgment on them; they are mere mortals like us, deserving of empathy and solidarity. Let us lift them up in prayer and solidarity," he asserted.
However, when pressed about potential discussions with members of the royal family regarding reconciliation, the Archbishop remained elusive.
"I choose not to disclose any conversations with the Royal Family. What matters most is our collective offering of prayers, regardless of our beliefs. Prayer has the power to bring comfort and perhaps even reconciliation," Welby maintained.
These remarks come amidst observations of Prince Harry's solitary presence at the Thanksgiving service commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Despite purported invitations extended by the Duke, none of the royal family members attended the event. Additionally, King Charles declined a meeting with his youngest son, citing prior commitments as he resumes his public duties amidst his battle with cancer.
