An American newspaper has set off all the alarms by exposing what many already suspected about Prince Harry and his complicated relationship with King Charles III.
The media outlet in question, the New York Times, published an article that analyzes in depth this family fracture that could have institutional consequences. The tension between father and son has become a central theme within the media narrative of the British monarchy.
According to several experts cited by the newspaper, Prince Harry's actions "will reflect negatively" on King Charles III's image and legacy.
Additionally, it was highlighted that Prince William has begun to be perceived more positively. So much so that he is now labeled as "hardworking" compared to the previous image that showed him as less committed.
Royal historian Ed Owens pointed out that Charles III is "exhausted by the ongoing dispute with his son, which he can't solve." He also added that, although Prince William "has sometimes been seen as not very hardworking," he is now "gravitating toward larger, more media-friendly events."
Meanwhile, in a critical tone, former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt stated during his intervention in the report that the king's role is "to unite people." However, "he can't gather people at his doorstep," referring to his complicated relationship with Prince Harry.
An American newspaper confirms what the relationship between Prince Harry and his family is currently like
The article titled Can King Charles Heal a Crisis in the Royal Family Before It's Too Late? also contains a reflection on the monarchy's stability.
In fact, in the subtitle of this journalistic work written by Mark Landler, the newspaper's London bureau chief, the following can be read. "Prince Harry's desperate plea to reconcile with his father highlighted a rift that could undermine the monarchy's attempts to model unity."
The report comes just after a survey revealed that Prince Harry is the second most popular member of the British Royal Family among Americans. Thus, the Duke of Sussex is only behind his brother, Prince William.
However, despite his estrangement from Charles III and the rest of his family, Meghan Markle's husband doesn't lose hope that this situation will change.
In an interview he gave to the BBC on May 2, Prince Harry spoke about his recent legal defeat in trying to regain police protection. That day, he stated that his family won't be able to return to the United Kingdom as long as they don't have security.
Additionally, Prince Harry took the opportunity to publicly express his desire to reconcile with his father, King Charles III, with whom he "doesn't speak" today.
"Life is precious, and I don't know how much time my father has left. I'd love to make things right... If they don't want it, it's entirely their business," assured the Duke of Sussex.
However, the fact that Prince Harry has decided to express himself publicly could have further complicated a possible reconciliation. In fact, it is speculated that both the monarch and Prince William fear that any dialogue with him could be released.