According to royal expert Robert Jobson, one reason Charles likely did not want the drama was because of the implications it carried. Jobson spoke to The Sun newspaper and suggested that Harry’s sudden visit may have given the impression that Charles’s health was worse than it actually was. “A lot of people will be sitting there thinking, ‘Oh well, it must be horrible since he’s on the aircraft.’ Harry brings with him a certain drama,” Jobson said.
In response to rumors of a reconciliation between the warring royal siblings, Jobson implies that Charles’s clever technique of giving Harry only a few minutes to explain his book’s criticisms of Queen Camilla is not likely to make Charles view Harry favorably. Especially when the king undermines Harry’s intentions. Accompanying the king was the queen. Jobson pointed out that in Harry’s book, he wasn’t particularly complimentary of Queen Camilla. “They aren’t compatible. Secondly, communication has been minimal. He doesn’t need that right now because it adds another layer of drama and complexity,” Jobson said.
In unrelated news, the royal family, including King Charles, once again appeared to shun Prince Harry, who failed to mention his sick father during Thursday’s NFL awards party in Las Vegas. While the royal family’s social media pages showcased pictures of future king William and his aunt Princess Anne fulfilling their royal duties, there was no mention or footage of Harry’s encounter with his father, King Charles. Buckingham Palace stated that the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal hosted investiture ceremonies at Windsor Castle, congratulating those who received honors.
The royal family and King Charles paid tribute to Prince William by sharing a video of him showcasing his significant role within the firm. This gesture seemed to indicate their trust in William. The video was captioned, “The Royal Week, 5 to 9 February 2024 – From touring new facilities to presenting awards, swipe through our gallery to see some of the highlights of this week’s royal activities, events, and engagements.”
Prince Harry’s most recent engagement took place in Las Vegas, where he surprised fans with his first speech since meeting King Charles. The day before the new royal positions were announced, during his humorous and quintessentially British address comparing American football to rugby at the NFL awards event, Prince Harry joked, “You stole rugby from us.” However, he chose not to talk about his father’s illness, leaving many people wondering about the details of Harry’s meeting with his dad. Some have even speculated that Harry was given the cold shoulder by the royal family.
The royal family follows a somewhat regimented military schedule, and certain protocols, including bringing a helicopter pilot, are necessary. Harry’s intentions, however, seemed to have altered the king’s plans, which is Charles’s one pet peeve. Jobson mentioned that Charles gave Harry just the right amount of time to embrace and wish him well before the interruption. One source informed Jobson that the truth behind the situation is more complicated and disturbing.
Harry took it upon himself to fly over unexpectedly and on short notice, thereby creating some unease. Charles, who currently needs peace and quiet, had planned to fly off to the tranquility of Norfolk with the queen much earlier on Tuesday. However, their plans were interrupted by Harry’s unexpected arrival, leaving the king and queen waiting at Clarence House, their main London home, as Jobson put it.