There are still grievances between the Firm and the Sussexes but King Charles had been open to a reunion.
He was only beginning to hope that things would smooth out between him and his younger son, Prince Harry, when a new obstacle stands in between them.
King Charles “misses his son and wants to have a relationship with his grandchildren” but every time they move towards a reunion, there is “backlash”, a source told Woman’s Day.
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However, his courtiers are adamant that he does not bring in the Sussexes as it will only “drag him down further”.
The monarch is understood to be sympathetic to Harry and Meghan especially as they navigate the ongoing Thomas Markle Sr investigation, but he cannot afford to deal with a new crisis.
King Charles has arguably dealt with one of the most challenging tours of his reign recently especially amid the chorus calls of reparation and addressing difficult questions.
Before this, Charles was dealing with the aftermath of the Epstein files and the disgrace brought on by his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. But there is plently on the King’s plate and the situation with Meghan’s father makes it tough.
“Charles certainly doesn’t blame Harry and Meghan for that. He genuinely feels terrible about what they’re going through, but there’s no denying that this is another headache he doesn’t need.”
“He just can’t face it,” the source said. “He’s just so tired of all the drama, all he wants is some peace.”
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