As King Charles quietly marked Father’s Day with a touching tribute, Prince Harry publicly voiced his wish for peace with his family.
Prince Harry said he wants to make up with his father, even though things are getting worse between them. The emotional gap is still big, but there is a glimmer of hope.
One day after the royal family's appearance at Trooping the Colour, the Father's Day post was published. To commemorate the occasion, the King's team shared a tribute on his Instagram account, which he shares with Queen Camilla, on Sunday, June 15.
A picture of Queen Camilla with her own father, the late Major Bruce Shand, was shared along with a black and white photo of King Charles and Princess Anne being pushed on a swing by their late father, Prince Philip, as per a report by People.
As the caption read, "To all Dads everywhere, we wish you a happy Father’s Day today."
Many members of the royal family gathered on Saturday, June 14, for the King's official birthday parade, but Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, were not invited to the third Trooping the Colour of the King's reign.
Despite having recently stated that he would "love" to make amends, Prince Harry was clearly missing from the event, demonstrating how a rift continues to cause distance, as per a report by People.
Prince Harry tried hard, but he wasn't invited to Trooping the Colour. He also said that King Charles still won't talk to him because they haven't worked out their differences.
The automatic state-funded U.K. security that Prince Harry lost when he resigned from his royal position is reportedly a source of tension.
In a shocking interview with the BBC that aired that same day, the Duke of Sussex revealed that although he would "love" to make amends with his family, King Charles "won't speak to me."
He also disclosed that, without the crucial protection he desires, he "can't see a world" in which he would return Meghan, Archie, and Lili to the United Kingdom, as per a report.
Did Prince Harry contact King Charles?
Yes, Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation, saying that "life is precious" and that he hopes to make peace.
Why didn't Prince Harry attend the Trooping of the Colour?
He was not invited, most likely due to the ongoing feud and unresolved issues, particularly those involving his security.
Prince Harry said he wants to make up with his father, even though things are getting worse between them. The emotional gap is still big, but there is a glimmer of hope.
What did King Charles post for Father’s Day?
One day after the royal family's appearance at Trooping the Colour, the Father's Day post was published. To commemorate the occasion, the King's team shared a tribute on his Instagram account, which he shares with Queen Camilla, on Sunday, June 15. A picture of Queen Camilla with her own father, the late Major Bruce Shand, was shared along with a black and white photo of King Charles and Princess Anne being pushed on a swing by their late father, Prince Philip, as per a report by People.
As the caption read, "To all Dads everywhere, we wish you a happy Father’s Day today."
Why was Prince Harry missing from the royal events?
Many members of the royal family gathered on Saturday, June 14, for the King's official birthday parade, but Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, were not invited to the third Trooping the Colour of the King's reign. 
Despite having recently stated that he would "love" to make amends, Prince Harry was clearly missing from the event, demonstrating how a rift continues to cause distance, as per a report by People.
Prince Harry tried hard, but he wasn't invited to Trooping the Colour. He also said that King Charles still won't talk to him because they haven't worked out their differences.
The automatic state-funded U.K. security that Prince Harry lost when he resigned from his royal position is reportedly a source of tension.
In a shocking interview with the BBC that aired that same day, the Duke of Sussex revealed that although he would "love" to make amends with his family, King Charles "won't speak to me."
What’s keeping the royal rift alive?
Prince Harry acknowledged that it would be nice to reconcile, but he won't speak to him because of this security stuff."He also disclosed that, without the crucial protection he desires, he "can't see a world" in which he would return Meghan, Archie, and Lili to the United Kingdom, as per a report.
FAQs
Did Prince Harry contact King Charles?
Yes, Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation, saying that "life is precious" and that he hopes to make peace.
Why didn't Prince Harry attend the Trooping of the Colour?
He was not invited, most likely due to the ongoing feud and unresolved issues, particularly those involving his security.
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