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King Charles celebrated Father's Day with a heartfelt Instagram tribute amid ongoing family tensions, notably excluding Prince Harry from recent royal events, as Harry expressed a desire to reconcile with his family despite the rift over security and other issues.
Prince Harry's brief visit to the U.K. to see his father, King Charles III, ended without a reconciliation as reports suggest the visit was short and Charles was "tired" from cancer treatment. Harry spent the night in a hotel instead of a family residence and reportedly did not meet with his brother, Prince William. The bitter rift between Harry and William shows no signs of healing, with William feeling deeply "wounded" by Harry's criticisms. The visit raised doubts about any potential reconciliation, with royal experts suggesting that apologies may be necessary for any true healing to occur.
King Charles III paid tribute to "Dads everywhere" on Father's Day by sharing a special photograph of his sons, Prince Charles and Prince Harry, from their youth. The inclusion of Harry in the post comes amid an ongoing rift between the Duke and the rest of the royal family. Harry and Meghan Markle have repeatedly aired their grievances with the royal family through interviews, their Netflix series, and the Duke's recent memoir, Spare. The Sussexes have also parted ways with Spotify less than a year after debuting their podcast Archetypes, despite landing a multi-year partnership with the audio streaming service for $200m (£156m).
It remains unclear whether Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will attend King Charles' coronation on May 6, with a spokesperson for the couple stating that there is no update on their plans. Royal experts speculate that the couple's delay in announcing their decision is due to security concerns and ongoing negotiations with Buckingham Palace. Despite tensions between Harry and his family, some experts believe that attending the coronation could be a step towards reconciliation.