Prince Harry and King Charles III keep their distance during London visits

King Charles III and Prince Harry maintained their distance in London, with the King busy at a royal event and Harry preparing to leave for Nigeria after his Invictus Games anniversary appearance

Despite being within 3 miles of each other in London on Wednesday, Prince Harry and King Charles III maintained their distance, signaling the ongoing rift within the Royal Family.

This geographical proximity failed to bridge the emotional gulf between the father and son, who engaged in separate public events without any interaction.

Prince Harry arrived in London earlier this week to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, an initiative he started to support the rehabilitation of wounded veterans. At a special service held at St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Duke of Sussex was front and center, delivering a poignant reading and later engaging with participants of the games.

King Charles, on the other hand, was busy hosting a large garden party at Buckingham Palace, his first since being diagnosed with cancer. The event saw about 8,000 guests enjoying the royal hospitality, with the King appearing in good spirits despite his health challenges.

The possibility of a meeting between Prince Harry and King Charles was notably absent. “His schedule is full,” a spokesperson for Harry told the press.

Speaking on GB News on Wednesday, journalist Lowri Turner interpreted the King’s actions as a subtle but firm message. “It’s like a megaphone in a quietly elegant way to say ‘you’re not welcome,'” Turner said.

Prince Harry showed resilience and cheerfulness, warmly greeting the crowd and engaging with the attendees at his event. His next steps take him out of the UK, as he is set to leave for Nigeria to join his wife, Meghan Markle, following an invitation from Nigeria’s chief of defense staff.

Meanwhile, King Charles is preparing for a packed schedule with a planned visit to Surrey where he will engage with the Royal Engineers. His role as Colonel-in-Chief will see him spending time with military staff and their families, continuing his royal duties amid his ongoing cancer treatment.

Source: Newsroom