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King Charles recently made a comment that has drawn attention for its subtle implications regarding his relationship with his son, Prince Harry, amid ongoing family disputes.
The King's remark came during a conversation with former Army captain and para-athlete David Henson at Imperial College London's Centre for Injury Studies.
King Charles' subtle snub to Harry
As Henson discussed his past participation in the Invictus Games, the initiative founded by Prince Harry in 2014, King Charles' response was notably restrained.
"Fantastic," he said, offering no further commentary on the event, despite its personal connection to his son.
Royal commentators, including editors Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey, have highlighted this as a significant moment.
"It was a missed opportunity for the King to acknowledge the Invictus Games more warmly, especially considering its origin and the role Harry played," Nikkhah remarked on their podcast.
"The King simply allowed the conversation to continue without taking the chance to comment on something so integral to his son's legacy."
Prince Harry's estrangement from the royal family has been widely publicized since he stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
His relationship with King Charles has reportedly been strained, with limited over the years.
The most recent meeting between the two, shortly after the King's cancer diagnosis, lasted just 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, as King Charles grapples with mounting scrutiny over his family's issues, another major controversy involving Prince Andrew has intensified.
Following recent revelations about Andrew's ties to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein, US attorney Gloria Allred has urged the Royal Family to address these concerns.
Allred suggested that King Charles could take a stronger stance in of sexual abuse victims, calling on the monarch to publicly express sympathy and offer for those affected.
With these ongoing tensions, the royal family finds itself at a crossroads, with public opinion continuing to evolve on both Prince Harry and Prince Andrew's roles within the institution.
The King's responses, or lack thereof, are now seen as potentially revealing the depth of the rift between him and his younger son.