Palace plays down King Charles, Prince Harry reunion hopes after public wish

King Charles's office has played down the significance of his public birthday message to Prince Harry, dismissing any expectations of a royal reconciliation.

Amid speculation about a possible mending of relations between the Duke of Sussex and the Royal family, a Palace source described the post as a “formal acknowledgment” rather than a step toward reconciliation. The source told Daily Beast that the Palace occasionally posts for milestone birthdays of non-working royals but typically ignores non-landmark birthdays.

Despite this, a friend of King Charles revealed that the monarch genuinely wishes to remain involved in Harry's life. The friend noted that Charles's public wish for Harry's 40th birthday aligns with his desire to stay connected with his son and his family. "The King has made it very clear that he loves Harry and wants to be part of his and his family’s life," the friend explained. "Publicly wishing him a happy 40th birthday is consistent with that intention.”