Royal insiders say reconciliation hopes remain uncertain as family tensions continue
King Charles and Queen Camilla are reportedly unlikely to meet Harry if their planned trip to the United States moves forward, despite suggestions that the Duke of Sussex may be hoping for a family reunion.
The monarch is said to be unsettled by Harry’s decision to carry out what some describe as quasi-royal visits abroad, including a recently announced trip to Australia. As a result, insiders claim the King does not plan to engage with his son during the potential U.S. visit.
Royal commentator Richard Palmer told i that the attention surrounding Harry’s international trips often raises questions within royal circles. However, he noted that the reaction inside the palace has remained relatively calm.
“The media attention these trips receive can lead to raised eyebrows inside the Royal Household,” Palmer explained. “But despite the noise surrounding recent controversies, polling suggests that working members of the Royal Family remain far more popular than the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Britain.”
According to Palmer, comparisons between the Sussexes and the working royals are largely dismissed by the King and his advisers.
At the same time, Harry and Meghan Markle are still believed to be distant from most members of the Royal Family. While Charles has previously shown some willingness to repair the relationship, a meeting during the potential American trip is considered unlikely.
Palmer added that if the proposed state visit to the United States takes place later next month, the King and Queen are not expected to meet Harry, Meghan Markle, or their children during the trip.
