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Royal Rift Remains Amid King Charles’ Curt Invictus Games Remark
While Princess Kate reportedly strives to mend the fractured relationship between Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, and father, King Charles, a recent comment by the monarch suggests these efforts haven’t yet borne fruit.
During an event at Imperial College London’s Center for Injury Studies, King Charles spoke with David Henson, a former British Army captain and Paralympic athlete. When Henson mentioned his past involvement with the Invictus Games, an initiative founded by Prince Harry, the King’s response was a terse, “Fantastic.” This brief reply has sparked speculation among royal commentators that the rift between Prince Harry and the royal family remains significant.
Royal watchers on the Royals with Roya and Kate podcast, hosted by Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey, interpreted the King’s clipped response as a “missed opportunity” to acknowledge the Invictus Games and Prince Harry’s role in its creation. They noted the King could have used the occasion to offer more substantial praise, especially given Henson’s prominent involvement in the games.
The hosts felt this reticence speaks volumes about the ongoing family tensions. They further highlighted the significance of the Invictus Games for injured veterans, suggesting the King missed a chance to commend the initiative’s positive impact.