Insiders say tensions rise as hopes for a part-time royal role hang in the balance
King Charles III has reportedly left Prince Harry and Meghan Markle concerned after allegedly declining to meet them during his recent US visit.
According to insiders quoted by Closer, the couple are finding it difficult to accept what they see as a lack of support from the King, particularly following remarks made by Donald Trump about Harry after his Ukraine trip.
A source claims Harry understands the King’s obligation to maintain diplomatic ties with political leaders. Still, he is said to be unsettled by what he views as Trump’s repeated criticism, especially at a time when the monarch is engaging with him.
“For Meghan, it’s hard to believe Charles is allowing such criticism to go unanswered,” the insider said, adding that both Harry and Meghan are uneasy about how matters could unfold if Trump were to speak directly with the King about them.
The situation has reportedly added strain, particularly as Charles is said to have declined a meeting with Harry during the trip, leaving the couple feeling uneasy about where they stand.
Despite the tension, the insider suggests there had been recent optimism. Following the King’s successful Australia tour, Harry was believed to feel close to reaching an agreement that would allow him and Meghan Markle to take on limited royal duties on a part-time basis.
However, the latest developments have left him uncertain. The source claims the King’s apparent distance, combined with his cordial stance towards Trump, has placed Harry on edge about what it could mean for his future within the royal fold.
“There’s a real fear that everything Harry has been working towards could unravel,” the insider added, noting concerns that the situation might push the King to align more closely with Prince William and other senior royals just as efforts to repair relationships were gaining ground.
