Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 27, 2025 · Entertainment

Prince Harry Denies Sabotage Claims in Reunion with King Charles

It was claimed Prince Harry was 'taken by surprise' by how 'formal' his reunion meeting with his father King Charles was - the Duke has now denied this

The Royal Ruckus Continues: Prince Harry Hits Back at "Sabotage" Claims

In a shocking turn of events, Prince Harry has fired back at claims that he was left feeling formal and awkward during his recent meeting with King Charles III. The Duke of Sussex, 41, took to the media to deny the allegations, labeling them as "categorically false" and accusing sources of being "intent on sabotaging" any reconciliation between father and son.

The four-day visit to the UK earlier this month was seen as a significant step towards repairing the troubled relationship between Harry and his family. During his time in London, Harry met with Charles for 53 minutes at Clarence House, marking their first face-to-face encounter in over a year and a half. The meeting was hailed as a tentative step towards reconciliation, but it seems that not everyone is pleased with the progress.

According to sources close to the Palace, Harry felt like an "official visitor" rather than a relative during the meeting. However, Harry's team has vehemently denied these claims, stating that they are nothing more than a fabrication designed to undermine any potential rapprochement between the Prince and his family.

A spokesperson for Harry told thescholarlynote.com that the quotes attributed to him were "pure invention" fueled by sources with an agenda to sabotage reconciliation. They also confirmed that gifts were exchanged during the meeting, but denied that Harry had given Charles a photo of himself, Meghan Markle, and their two children.

The news of Harry's gift-giving has sparked further speculation about the contents of the photograph. It was previously reported that Harry had handed his father a picture of Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, along with their mother, but it seems that this is not the case. Charles has not seen his grandchildren since the Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, and it's clear that there are still many unresolved issues between Harry and his family.

The King has not seen his grandchildren, Archie, six, and Lilibet, four, since the Platinum Jubilee

Despite the controversy surrounding the meeting, it appears that King Charles III remains open to further private discussions with his son. In fact, sources close to the Palace have revealed that Charles is eager to meet with Harry again in the future, suggesting that there may be more to the story than initially meets the eye.

The tensions between Harry and his family are well-documented. The Prince's decision to step down from his royal duties in 2020 was met with widespread criticism, and his subsequent accusations against his family members have only fueled the fire. In his Netflix documentary and autobiography Spare, Harry made some shocking claims about his relationships with Charles and William.

Harry alleged that Charles was jealous of Meghan Markle and that the King did not hug him when he told him about his mother's passing. He also claimed that Charles pleaded with his sons during a tense meeting after Prince Philip's funeral: "Please, boys. Don't make my final years a misery."

Prince Harry at a Diana Award event in London on September 11 during his recent trip to the UK

The rift between Harry and William is just as deep, with both brothers accusing each other of wrongdoing. The fallout began before Harry's wedding to Meghan, when he accused William of being snobbish towards his bride. In the interview with Oprah, Meghan described how Kate made her cry ahead of her wedding – after reports initially said it was Meghan who had left Kate in tears.

Harry's autobiography Spare has only added fuel to the fire, with accusations that William physically attacked him and pushed him into a dog bowl over a row about Meghan. It's clear that there are still many unresolved issues between the brothers, and it remains to be seen whether they will ever reconcile.

In the meantime, Prince Harry continues to focus on his patronages and charitable work, visiting charity events in Nottingham and London during his recent trip to the UK. Despite the controversy surrounding his meeting with Charles, it's clear that Harry is committed to making a positive impact and rebuilding relationships within his family.

The question remains: can these two brothers put aside their differences and find common ground? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the royal ruckus continues, and we can't look away.