In recent years, King Charles and Prince Harry’s relationship has grown increasingly strained. Harry’s memoir Spare detailed feeling like a “backup” to Prince William and revealed tensions with his father, including after Princess Diana’s death and over Meghan Markle’s exclusion from Queen Elizabeth II’s final moments. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Harry’s life in California—and his push for UK security—has fueled further discord, with reports that Charles sometimes avoids his calls. Some insiders even suggest his place in the line of succession could be questioned.
