Overview

• Insiders say neither King Charles nor Prince William trust Harry and Meghan to handle confidential matters, making reconciliation unlikely without a breakthrough in trust
• Palace sources report there is no advocate around the King pushing him to reach out first to his estranged son
• After losing his UK security appeal, Harry’s BBC interview underlined his concern about his father’s health and their ongoing silence
• Charles has continued public duties—most recently opening Canada’s Parliament—while managing weekly cancer treatments
• Royal commentators warn the prolonged estrangement risks tarnishing the King’s legacy if father and son fail to reconnect