King Charles' reason for not making 'first move' and ending Prince Harry rift

NewsKing Charles' reason for not making 'first move' and ending Prince Harry riftKing Charles and Prince Harry's rift has been well documented over the years and it's unlikely to be resolved

anytime soon, with some insiders claiming it's the King who needs to make the first movehuddersfieldexaminerBookmarkShareCommentsNewsByNatalie KingJennifer NewtonRoyal Features Writer13:12,

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There is a crucial factor that is potentially stopping King Charles from attempting a reconciliation with his estranged son Prince Harry, royal sources have claimed.

The rift between the father and son is thought to have worsened recently following Harry's explosive interview with the BBC after losing another court case over his UK security

arrangements.

In the interview, he confirmed that the relationship with his father had deteriorated to such an extent that the King, who is still undergoing cancer treatment, refuses to communicate with

him and he is uncertain about "how much longer my father has" left.

This follows Harry's scathing critique of his family in his tell-all memoir Spare, where he lambasted his father, labelled his stepmother Queen Camilla as dangerous and alleged that his

elder brother Prince William physically assaulted him.

Some believe that if the father-son relationship is to be mended, it should be the King who extends the olive branch first. However, a palace source revealed to PEOPLE magazine one reason

why this hasn't happened yet - they claim it's because those surrounding the King haven't "encouraged reconciliation".

According to the magazine, William has shown "no interest" in bridging the gap, Camilla "stays out of it", and even the King's closest aide, private secretary Sir Clive Alderton, is

"unlikely to push for a personal outreach".

Valentine Low, a royal correspondent and author, shared with PEOPLE his views on Prince Charles' relationship with Harry: "There is not a good angel in his ear to say, 'Be a good

dad and make the first move,'" reports the Mirror.

He also commented on Harry's revealing BBC interview, noting: "It wasn't meant to be an attack, but it would be seen as one. It makes Charles reach out even harder."

Following his security case loss at the Court of Appeal, Harry confessed in a candid interview: "Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. Of course,

they will never forgive me for lots of things."

Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, previously told the Mirror that despite Harry's calls for reconciliation, an apology from him may not be forthcoming anytime soon.

Ingrid remarked: "By now Charles is used to Harry's disloyalty and contradictions. But what he will not be prepared to put up with is his youngest son's stubborn conviction that he

is always right. Harry's ego is so fragile he thinks the world is against him. He refuses to take responsibility for his actions. If he wants reconciliation, why does he still attack

his family?"

She continued: "If he did say sorry to his father and those he has hurt, he would be admitting he was wrong. Harry has such a weak sense of self he appears incapable of doing this.

Harry's stubbornness will almost certainly prevent him from bringing his wife and children to the UK. At least in the immediate future.

"He said he realised he had upset the 'family' but never once offered to apologise. The King knows this. But he also understands that under Harry's accusatory exterior, he is

extremely vulnerable.

"As King, Charles requires absolute trust. He is the head of state and monarch, a role that must take precedence as Charles pledged at his Coronation.

"It will deeply sadden him that it has come to this. However, if he can't trust Harry, he must keep his distance until circumstances alter, if they ever do."

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