King Charles has reportedly rejected Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s request for a video call with their children, Archie and Lilibet, on his 74th birthday.
According to a royal source, the monarch had expressed a desire to connect with his grandchildren via FaceTime on November 14th.
However, Meghan and Harry allegedly declined to facilitate the call, leading to a strained relationship between the California-based royal couple and King Charles.
The rift deepened when King Charles, on his birthday, sought to amend the law to allow two of his siblings to act on his behalf in his absence.
This move by the new monarch was met with resistance from Meghan and Harry, who refused to let Archie and Lilibet speak to their grandfather.
The refusal further strained the already fragile relationship between the royal family members.
In a departure from tradition, King Charles III delivered his first Christmas Day speech as monarch without mentioning Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The 74-year-old sovereign, following Queen Elizabeth‘s passing, focused his address on spreading holiday cheer throughout the Commonwealth.
He praised Prince William and Princess Kate for their contributions as senior royals and highlighted their recent visit to Wales as an example of community spirit.
During his holiday broadcast, King Charles expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and sympathy from well-wishers following the death of Queen Elizabeth.
He reflected on the absence of loved ones during the holiday season and shared memories of his late mother’s faith in the enduring light of Christmas traditions.
The monarch’s heartfelt address underscored the significance of family bonds and the enduring legacy of the royal lineage.
The Sussex couple’s public revelations about their struggles within the royal family were highlighted in the Netflix docu-series “Harry and Meghan.”
The show, which premiered in December, shed light on the tensions between the couple and the royal institution.
Prince Harry opened up about the challenges he faced in reconciling with his father, Charles, and brother, William, during Prince Philip‘s funeral earlier in the year.
Acknowledging the difficulties in repairing their fractured bond, Prince Harry expressed resignation towards the lack of genuine accountability or apology from his family members.
Despite the unresolved issues, he emphasized his focus on moving forward with his wife, Meghan, and building a new chapter in their lives.
The candid revelations from the Sussex couple provided insight into the complexities of royal relationships and the personal struggles faced by members of the monarchy.
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