King Charles ‘made really bad decisions’ over Prince Harry before huge royal event

As Prince Harry approaches his 40th birthday, tensions between him and the rest of the royal family remain high. This follows a series of allegations against the royals from Harry’s memoir *Spare* and his recent documentary series. Despite Harry’s attempts to reconcile with his father King Charles and his brother-in-law Prince William, relationships within the family remain strained.

In an interview before the release of *Spare*, Harry expressed a desire to mend fences, saying he wished to reconnect with his father and brother, though he noted their lack of willingness to reconcile. The memoir contained serious accusations, including a claim that Prince William physically assaulted him in 2019 and that King Charles was emotionally detached and married Queen Camilla against his sons’ wishes. It also accused Charles of harboring jealousy and making self-serving decisions.

One particular decision by King Charles has exacerbated the rift: before Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022, Charles decided that Harry would not be allowed to wear his military uniform during the mourning period, except for a vigil with his cousins. This choice stemmed from Harry no longer being a “working royal” after stepping back from official duties in 2020. The situation worsened when Harry’s military uniform was returned with the “ER” initials removed, which a friend of Harry described as deeply hurtful and intentional.

Adding to the strain, the Sussexes were initially informed they would be at Buckingham Palace for a family gathering before the funeral. However, their invitations were later withdrawn, and only working royals were allowed to attend. This decision meant that Harry and Meghan missed a crucial family briefing about the funeral, further isolating them from the family. A royal source noted that these decisions seemed deliberately unwelcoming, particularly given the global significance of the event and Harry’s role as the Queen’s grandson.

These actions have intensified the existing fractures in Harry’s relationship with his family, leaving him feeling excluded and disheartened.