King Charles is “cautious and wary” of his estranged son Prince Harry’s latest attempt at extending an olive branch, according to a royal expert.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, recently sent his aides to London where they met up with the monarch’s communications secretary.
But despite the “Spare” author’s last-ditch attempt at gluing the family back together, it appears as though the monarch is approaching the subject of reconciliation with a sense of trepidation.
“King Charles, while cautious and wary, might attend the Invictus Games,” royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News.
“But of course, he prefers all private matters to remain private. In addition, there are many conflicts with the royal schedule, let alone Queen Camilla’s 80th birthday during the games.”
According to the veteran royal commentator, peace talks between the Sussex and Windsor clans have high stakes.
“For Harry, it’s about what he can gain, while, for the royals, it’s about what they have to lose,” she told the outlet.
“Harry wants to be included. He misses not only the UK but many aspects of royal privileges. However, he hasn’t been successful in any of his endeavors. For the royals, more disclosures and scandals are concerning.”
“They simply don’t need… Harry around, particularly not Prince William, who is resolute regarding any reconciliation being a huge mistake,” Fordwich added.
The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
Fordwich’s words were loosely echoed by royal biographer Tom Bower, who suggested that Harry is worried he’ll be banished from the UK once his estranged brother, Prince William, becomes king.
“Whether they’ll meet again in Charles’s lifetime depends on how long Charles lives. I couldn’t say never because I’m sure Charles wants to meet his son, but so much depends on how Harry behaves,” Bower told The Mirror.
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“Harry is seriously worried that when his father dies one day, William will literally banish him and he will have no status in Britain at all. He will be persona non grata.”
The royal biographer also noted that while the Invictus Games founder is “desperate” to repair his fractured relationship with Charles, a kiss-and-make-up moment may not happen given the extent of the years-long rift.
“Harry needs a meeting with Charles to show he is part of the royal family and to establish his credibility in Britain,” Bower said, adding that the Invictus Games founder is “unpredictable.”
“But as long as the palace won’t give him access to Charles, he can’t take the first step,” he added.