A royal expert suggests that Prince Harry’s unresolved emotional issues could have an impact on his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as they mature. Despite a history of public tensions, the Duke of Sussex recently had a 55-minute private tea meeting with his father, King Charles, during a visit to the UK, aiming for potential reconciliation. However, many believe that further efforts are necessary to mend the rift between Prince Harry and the royal family.
Having stepped back from their royal duties in 2020 and relocated to California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s physical distance from the UK has raised concerns about its effects on their children. Royal commentator Hugo Vickers expressed worries that Archie and Lilibet’s lack of exposure to the royal family could lead them to question the breakdown of family relationships in the future.
Vickers highlighted that the children may eventually feel the absence of meeting their grandfathers, both on Meghan’s and Harry’s sides, as they grow up in California. He emphasized the importance of the royal family connection for the youngsters and speculated on how their relationship with their estranged family might evolve over time.
Although the brief reunion between Harry and Charles is seen as a positive step, Vickers stressed the significance of an apology from Prince Harry to truly mend the relationship. He also criticized the constant comparisons between Harry and his brother, Prince William, as unproductive for royal family reconciliation efforts.
Highlighting the emotional burden carried by Prince Harry due to his past, particularly the loss of his mother, Vickers emphasized the need for Harry to apologize to King Charles and work towards reconciliation.