King Charles III has decisively rejected Prince Harry’s attempt to return as an active member of the royal family, despite the Duke of Sussex’s willingness to support, especially amidst recent health issues affecting the monarchy.
The 75-year-old monarch’s position is clear: Prince Harry has no official role within the royal framework, even though attempts have been made to heal family rifts.
Prince Harry’s apparent readiness to undertake royal responsibilities, highlighted by his recent visit to the UK and public praises for his father amid the latter’s cancer battle, suggested a potential reconciliation. Yet, King Charles’s determination remains unchanged, with no path for Harry to reengage in official royal capacities.
While King Charles is reportedly keen on mending the personal aspects of his relationship with his son, he is unyielding about Harry’s formal participation in the monarchy.
As sources reveal to the Daily Mail, discussions between the King and Prince Harry have taken place. Still, these do not indicate a return to royal duties for Harry, even temporarily. The King plans to limit royal tasks to a few engagements, excluding significant duties during his treatment.
The royal family’s consensus mirrors the late Queen’s perspective from the “Sandringham Summit” in January 2020, which dismissed the feasibility of Prince Harry’s “half-in, half-out” role. This stance is reinforced by sources emphasizing the family’s unanimous agreement on the summit’s decisions.