{"id":98174,"date":"2025-05-13T13:46:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T13:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/98174\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T13:46:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T13:46:11","slug":"experts-warn-prince-harrys-fallout-could-tarnish-king","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/98174\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts Warn Prince Harry’s Fallout Could Tarnish King\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The ongoing fallout between Prince Harry and his family is expected to \u201creflect badly\u201d on King Charles III\u2019s legacy, according to royal experts. The dispute, which has intensified over the years, has left the cancer-stricken monarch unable to resolve the tensions with his son, impacting his reign, said royal historian Ed Owens in a recent interview with The New York Times.<\/a><\/p>\n

Owens noted that the current state of affairs is weakening King Charles\u2019s position, stating, \u201cHe\u2019s had the wind taken from his sails.\u201d The historian added that the ongoing rift is preventing the king from achieving unity within his family, a crucial aspect of his role as monarch.<\/p>\n

In addition to the tension between father and son, Owens pointed out that Prince William, the heir to the throne, has at times been perceived as \u201cworkshy.\u201d However, he acknowledged that William is now \u201cgravitating toward bigger, more media-friendly events,\u201d suggesting that the younger royal is increasingly stepping into a more visible public role.<\/p>\n

Peter Hunt, a former BBC royal correspondent, also weighed in, telling the Times<\/a> that the king\u2019s inability to mend the fractured relationship with his son is a major concern. \u201cHis role is to bring people together, and yet he can\u2019t bring people together on his doorstep,\u201d Hunt said, further emphasizing the significance of family unity for the monarchy.<\/p>\n

\"King(Photo by Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The comments came in the context of a news analysis piece titled \u201cCan King Charles Heal a Royal Family Crisis Before It\u2019s Too Late?\u201d published by The New York Times.<\/a> In the article, journalist Mark Landler highlighted the ongoing family discord, describing King Charles\u2019s reign as \u201cboth eventful and oddly unchanging in its core narrative: that of a beleaguered father managing a messy brood.\u201d<\/p>\n

This crisis has been in the spotlight since Prince Harry\u2019s dramatic television interview on May 2. In the interview, Harry reflected on his \u201cdevastating\u201d loss in a case at the Court of Appeal, which denied his request for round-the-clock police protection in the UK. He also lamented the lack of communication from his father, stating, \u201cI don\u2019t know how much longer my father has,\u201d and calling his court defeat a \u201cgood old-fashioned establishment stitch-up.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, Harry\u2019s public remarks appear to have exacerbated the situation, with the royal family concerned that any potential conversation with Harry would likely end up in the public domain. As a result, the likelihood of reconciliation seems increasingly distant.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the royal family has maintained a united front, as evidenced by their participation in VE Day anniversary events in London last week. Despite the show of unity, experts believe that the unresolved tensions overshadow Charles\u2019s reign. \u201cIt hasn\u2019t really gotten going,\u201d Owens remarked, referring to the monarch\u2019s difficulties in overcoming the family crisis.<\/p>\n

\"Prince(Photo Credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

In response to Harry\u2019s comments, Buckingham Palace issued a statement that was described as unusually blunt. A palace spokesperson said, \u201cAll of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Amid this turmoil, Prince William has been increasingly thrust into public events, such as meeting former President Donald Trump in Paris and attending Pope Francis\u2019s funeral. Owens noted that William, once seen as \u201cworkshy,\u201d is now enhancing his public image as a statesman.<\/p>\n

A recent YouGov poll revealed that Prince Harry remains popular in the U.S., with 56% of Americans viewing him positively, though his father and brother\u2019s roles in the monarchy continue to face scrutiny.<\/p>\n

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