**Prince Harry’s Hopes for Public Reconciliation with King Charles Fade, Palace Insiders Say**
*Published: September 26, 2025, 3:25 p.m. ET*
Prince Harry’s hopes of publicly reconciling with King Charles are rapidly fading, with senior figures telling RadarOnline.com that the chance for an “official reunion” may have already passed.
The Duke of Sussex, 41, has been estranged from much of the royal family since stepping back as a working royal with his wife, Meghan Markle, 44, in 2020. His relationship with his father briefly appeared to thaw when he recently flew to London following the king’s cancer diagnosis and when they met for a cup of tea.
### Palace Insiders Say Hope Has ‘Receded’
Royal insiders now say the possibility of a lasting reunion has “receded” following Harry’s recent public remarks about the king’s health. A palace insider told us, “The feeling is that any real chance of reconciliation has already slipped away. The thought of them appearing in public together at an official royal event is now virtually zero.”
People close to the king were stunned by Harry’s recent choice of words regarding his father’s health. There is real disbelief that he continues to make these kinds of public remarks and still expects things to be patched up.
### Harry’s Public Remarks Cause Friction
In a May interview with the BBC, Harry said:
“I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore. Life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has. He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff, but it would be nice to reconcile.”
According to our source, those words did not sit well within palace circles. One insider explained, “The view inside the palace is that Harry once again dragged private family issues into the public eye in a way that caused hurt. The security battle has been dealt with in court again and again, but Harry keeps linking it to his personal rift with the king.”
### King Charles’ Illness Adds Sensitivity
Cancer-affected King Charles, 76, continues to receive treatment for his illness, though the exact type and stage have not been disclosed. It has been confirmed it is not prostate cancer.
This uncertainty has made Harry’s public comments especially sensitive. A palace insider said, “The King has handled his illness with dignity, but Harry going on TV and speculating about his health really struck a nerve. The feeling now is that the chance for a real reconciliation is closing fast.”
### Doubts Over a Full Reset
Despite the tensions, a glimmer of hope emerged in July when representatives for Charles and Harry held a quiet summit in London. Sources described the meeting as “constructive” and said it left open the possibility of father and son meeting during Harry’s next U.K. visit in September — which did take place.
Harry and Charles spent nearly an hour together having cups of tea, but insiders maintain there will be no public reunion between the pair. Harry is seen as a “big mouth” guilty of constant betrayals of the royal family’s trust.
### Harry’s Desire to Keep Communication Open
Harry has expressed his desire to keep the lines of communication open. In a February interview on *Good Morning America*, he said:
“I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see [Charles] and spend any time with him, I’m grateful for that. I jumped on a plane and went to go see him as soon as I could. I’ll stop in and see my family as much as I can.”
Even so, senior observers remain doubtful. A royal source commented, “Of course Harry and Charles will have contact again, but the notion of a full reset like Harry dreams of in public feels far-fetched now. The same issues that divided them in the first place are still very much there.”
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