A recent episode of Newsweek’s The Royal Report podcast has shed light on the complex relationship between Prince Harry and King Charles III, particularly focusing on an incident involving Meghan Markle. Royal correspondent Jack Royston discussed how a heated phone exchange between the two royals during the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing may have caused anxiety and contributed to the rift between them.
Royston mentioned that Harry had expressed disappointment over the missed opportunity for reconciliation during his recent visit to the UK for the Invictus Games. He also highlighted Harry’s account of the phone call in his memoir, “Spare,” where he claims that Charles had spoken disrespectfully about Meghan, leading to Harry’s outburst and defense of his wife.
Royston acknowledged that Charles’ perspective on the incident is missing from the public domain and that he may have had valid reasons for his comments, particularly given the immense stress he was likely under due to the queen’s passing. He also pointed out that Charles had been handling a multitude of tasks and responsibilities at the time.
The podcast emphasized that both Harry and Charles share responsibility for the rift, with Royston describing Harry as “hot-tempered” at times. He also suggested that Charles might have developed a level of anxiety about seeing Harry due to the potential for further negative encounters and hostile emotions.
While the podcast delved into the incident and its potential impact on the father-son relationship, it also acknowledged the absence of Charles’ direct quotes in Harry’s memoir and the lack of a public response from the King to the claims made within.
