King Charles III is reportedly still unable to forgive his younger son, Prince Harry, for casting his true love, Queen Camilla, as the villain in his 2023 tell-all "Spare." Despite Harry's alleged attempts at peace talks, his pleas have fallen on deaf ears, according to royal expert Christopher Andersen.
King Charles III is renowned for his unwavering grudge-holding abilities. The reigning British monarch is reportedly still unable to forgive his younger son, Prince Harry, for casting his true love, Queen Camilla, as the villain in his 2023 tell-all "Spare." While the Duke of Sussex has reportedly been attempting to have peace talks with his family, his pleas have fallen on deaf ears.
King Charles III Still Holds Grudge Against Prince Harry Over Camilla Diss in 'Spare'
"I think people have to realize that the one thing that Charles finds unforgivable is criticism of Camilla," Christopher Andersen, author of "The King," claimed to Fox News Digital.
Andersen emphasizes that there is "no criticism of Camilla" that is acceptable to King Charles. Unfortunately for Harry, his comments about his stepmother were particularly damaging. He made it clear that he felt she was the primary antagonist in the royal family's narrative. This has deeply bothered the king, and it is unlikely that he will easily forgive Harry for his words.
King Charles III Still Holds Grudge Against Prince Harry Over Camilla Diss in 'Spare'
Andersen adds that Harry is effectively "on his own" in this situation. Despite the strained relationship with his family, Harry rushed to London in February for a brief visit after the king was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer.
Harry's rocky relationship with his family has been well-documented in recent years. He quit royal duties in 2020 and moved to California with his wife, Meghan Markle, citing unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes from the British media. He has since detailed his family issues in TV interviews, a documentary, and his memoir.
King Charles III Still Holds Grudge Against Prince Harry Over Camilla Diss in 'Spare'
In televised interviews to promote his book, Harry accused Queen Camilla, 76, of leaking private conversations to the media to improve her reputation. He also alleged that members of the royal family, including Camilla, engaged in shady dealings with the press to gain favorable tabloid coverage.
The allegations about Camilla are particularly sensitive because of her role in the breakdown of Charles' marriage to Princess Diana, Harry's mother. Diana famously described Camilla as the third person in her marriage. While many initially shunned Camilla, she has gradually won fans through her charitable work and her efforts to modernize the royal family's image.
King Charles III Still Holds Grudge Against Prince Harry Over Camilla Diss in 'Spare'
Writing about his father's 2005 wedding to Camilla, Harry says: "I had complex feelings about gaining a stepparent who, I believed, had recently sacrificed me on her personal PR altar." Despite his reservations, he wanted his father to be happy and hoped that Camilla's contentment would make her less dangerous.
Andersen claims that Harry still harbors resentment towards Camilla. He points out that Harry and his brother, Prince William, initially opposed their father's marriage to Camilla and only reluctantly accepted it in public. It took decades for Queen Elizabeth II to fully embrace Camilla, and both Harry and William may still feel a sense of betrayal over her eventual elevation to queen consort.
King Charles III Still Holds Grudge Against Prince Harry Over Camilla Diss in 'Spare'
Andersen believes that Prince Harry will have a particularly difficult time reconciling with his brother, Prince William. He claims that William has taken Harry's criticisms very personally and is not likely to forgive him easily.
In "Spare," Harry details his sibling rivalry with William, who is heir to the British throne. Harry alleges that William once physically attacked him during an argument at Kensington Palace.
King Charles III Still Holds Grudge Against Prince Harry Over Camilla Diss in 'Spare'
Andersen notes that it would be easier for King Charles to forgive Harry for his comments about Camilla than for William. However, Harry's olive branches to his family have thus far been rejected, and it seems unlikely that reconciliation will occur in the near future.
The situation is further complicated by William's wife, Kate Middleton, who is reportedly struggling with an unspecified illness. Andersen believes that William's attention is currently focused on supporting Kate, leaving him with less emotional capacity to address his issues with Harry.
King Charles III Still Holds Grudge Against Prince Harry Over Camilla Diss in 'Spare'
