Once known as the rebellious royal son of King Charles, Prince Harry appears to be at a crossroads. Rumors are circulating that he has asked his sister-in-law Kate Middleton (Princess of Wales) for forgiveness.
The unexpected news of Kate’s cancer diagnosis was broken just a few weeks ago. Harry apparently feels terrible about the broken family links and is anxious to rebuild them while the Duchess of Cambridge struggles with this scary health issue.
The previously unbreakable trio of Prince William, Kate, and Harry has seen its fair share of upheaval lately. Once Harry and his wife Meghan Markle left their royal responsibilities and moved to the United States, the disconnect between the brothers and Kate became much wider. Bombshell interviews and public criticisms over the last few years have pushed them even further apart. But Harry is apparently moved by Kate’s prognosis and is looking for a reconciliation. One can’t help but theorize exactly what’s going on with the royal family.
Prince Harry Wants Kate Middleton to ‘Forgive’ Him
Sources inside the royal family say that Harry wants to apologize to the Duchess of Cambridge after being profoundly affected by her prognosis. According to an insider, he has been contacting her to seek forgiveness and to try to mend their relationship. The once-carefree prince is apparently struggling with the fallout from his family and is starting to understand how important family is in the wake of Kate’s illness; whether part of the royal family or not.
Although the Duchess herself has not said much about her relationship with Harry nor his desire to reconcile, many close to her allegedly think she is amenable to rapprochement and values family more than ever.
King Charles Gives Harry the Cold Shoulder
While reconciliation could very much happen between Harry and Kate, it may not happen anytime soon for Harry and his father, King Charles. The king just turned down an invitation to meet with Harry while he was visiting the United Kingdom, according to reports from The Mirror.
Harry is reportedly feeling crushed and abandoned by the rejection, particularly in light of Kate’s health issue.
“He was deeply shocked at his father’s blunt refusal to see him even for a moment,” said royal author Tom Quinn.
The public aspect of this rejection has probably made it all the more painful. The refusal obviously has a deeper meaning behind it, even if recent diplomatic statements have acknowledged the King’s hectic schedule since taking the throne. Harry and Meghan’s negative comments about the royal family in recent months have definitely made the tense bond between Harry and his father even more painful in both public and private.
Future Uncertain For Harry and The Royal Family
As Harry negotiates these choppy waters of familial reconciliation, it’s hard to tell if the family will ever be the same again. Many UK citizens and curious onlookers around the world are unsure about the future and whether Harry will be able to close the gaps already present.
Unquestionably, Kate’s condition has changed the relationships of the royal family. It remains to be seen if Harry’s appeals would inspire a rekindled relationship or be ignored. One thing is certain, though: Prince Harry faces many emotional obstacles on his road to atonement and reintegration back into the royal family, even if he continues to forgo political involvement with them. The future is anything but guaranteed, after all.
