Both Buckingham Palace and several of Charles III's personal advisers have suffered a major blow after an unexpected rumor about the monarch was confirmed. According to reports, the British sovereign has made a decision that's going to completely change his life.
After years of estrangement, the tense relationship between Prince Harry and his father could be about to undergo a drastic change. Several people close to the British monarch have confirmed as much.
According to these sources, King Charles III and his son have begun a significant rapprochement and have even already held private conversations aimed at smoothing things over.
Despite the secrecy that always surrounds the British royal family, it is known that both parties have shown interest in resuming contact. Now, it remains to be seen whether this progress will ultimately result in a full reconciliation.
In addition, as Hello magazine has learned from several testimonies from Buckingham Palace, this desired reconciliation could be closer than it seems.
This rapprochement, apparently, has taken place in response to the interview Prince Harry gave to the BBC a few weeks ago. In it, he stated that, despite his attempts to reach out, his father hadn't answered his calls for some time:
"Some members of my family aren't going to forgive me for writing a book and for many other things. But I'd love a reconciliation with my family." He also expressed his concern about Charles III's health: "I don't know how much longer my father has to live."
These words, as expected, weren't well received at Buckingham Palace. Even more so considering that, to this day, Charles III continues to receive medical treatment for the cancer he is suffering from.
Charles III's advisers don't agree with the decision he's made regarding Prince Harry
In any case, despite the fact that Charles III's advisers don't look favorably on his reconciliation with Prince Harry, this rapprochement is already a reality.
"They could be moving toward a real reconciliation after, reportedly, their main advisers held private conversations in London. The meeting is said to be the first serious step in years to solve the prolonged family rift," sources from Hello state.
Meanwhile, The Mail on Sunday has confirmed that the desired meeting between Charles III's representatives and Prince Harry took place a few weeks ago in London. More specifically, at the exclusive Royal Over-Seas League club.
Additionally, a source told them that "there wasn't a formal agenda, just some informal drinks." "There were topics both parties wanted to address," the source added.
As for the participants in this meeting, Charles III was represented by his communications secretary, Tobyn Andreae. On Prince Harry's side, his communications director, Meredith Maines, attended.
In addition to these two most trusted individuals, Liam Maguire, the person in charge of overseeing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's public relations in the United Kingdom, also attended.
"There hasn't been any open channel of communication for a long time, but now there is. So this could be the beginning of better times," a source shared with Hello after the meeting between Prince Harry's and Charles III's staff took place.
Meanwhile, the aforementioned publication gave more details about this meeting: "Meredith and Liam arrived at the club at 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday, and Tobyn joined them shortly afterward."
"The group was seen chatting on the garden terrace before going inside. It was reported that everyone wants to move forward. They note that the right time has finally come for both parties to talk," the magazine clarified.