In an interview with Tom Bradby from ITV set to air on January 8, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was seen stating in the trailer, “I would like to get my father back, I would like to have my brother back,” (via BBC). He also claimed, “[They’ve] shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile,” later alleging that the palace leaked and planted stories to the media. “I want a family, not an institution,” he declared.
Following the release of the trailer, a source close to King Charles III claimed, “Those close to the king insist that he has always made clear how much he loves both of his sons, keeping communication channels open throughout the last few years, despite the many barbs from California,” per The Telegraph. According to the source, Prince Harry’s claim that his father didn’t want to reconcile was “wrong,” and he and his father have been in contact. “[King Charles] reiterated that his door remains open and that the duke and [Meghan Markle] are welcome at any time,” the insider added.
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Despite their tense relationship, King Charles extended an invitation to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to his coronation in May, per the Daily Mail. It remains to be seen if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will take that olive branch.
