King Charles III recently had a private chat with football legend David Beckham. The duo had a meeting after Charles missed out on a meet-up with his son, Prince Harry. The Duke of Sussex was here during Harry’s recent visit to the UK. The former soccer star popped by to talk about the King’s charity, the King’s Foundation. The royal’s team had clarified that he couldn’t catch up with his father due to Charles’ busy royal schedule. There were murmurs that they might catch a moment together. Will they or is it just a rumour?
Prince Harry: The Duke’s Missed Chance at Reconciliation
Reports suggest that Prince Harry didn’t take it to heart about Charles not meeting him. “The Duke is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.” However, the father-son duo would meet at some point during his latest trip. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan jetted off to Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games.
He launched the Invictus Games, a sporting event to celebrate injured troops. The Sussexes kicked off their Nigerian tour with a school visit invited by the country’s military head honcho. At a military family gathering in Abuja, Harry got real about the sacrifices Nigerian soldiers make. Additionally, the royal mentioned meeting with wounded troops, witnessing both struggles and smiles. He got emotional discussing plans for a new rehab centre for wounded soldiers.
Prince Harry expressed admiration for their resilience and the potential for post-injury recovery. Nigerian troops are combating terrorism in the northeast of the country and armed abduction gangs in the northwest. Back in the UK, King Charles offered Harry a royal pad to crash in while he was here. Furthermore, The Duke, who was here to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, opted for a hotel.
Royal sources hinted that a quieter family reunion might have taken place if Harry had taken the palace offer. Others close to the royal insist he had tried to connect with his dad before the trip. Meanwhile, some insiders counter that Harry never reached out in the first place. Despite the buzz, a pal close to King Charles insists he’s keen on reconnecting with Harry. They explained that Charles is “wary” about meeting Harry due to the media frenzy.
However, His Majesty did see Prince Harry at the most vulnerable moment of his illness. Royal expert Robert Jobson noted, “I think the King didn’t want all the media circus that would accompany Harry’s arrival.” When Will King Charles and Prince Harry Cross Paths? What do you think? Until then, stay glued to TV Season & Spoilers for your daily fix of royal scoop!