Royal ‘disaster’ warning as King Charles and Prince William ‘could fall out’
It has been suggested that William and Charles could fall out (Image: Getty)
The Royal Family has been warned of a potential disaster if the King and William, the Prince of Wales fall out, an expert says. A significant conundrum awaits staff as William is thought to be doubling down on his decision to keep Prince Harry at a distance.
The Duke of Sussex met Charles and the Queen with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, at Highgrove House during his visit to the UK in July. This was the first time the monarch had seen his grandchildren since 2022.
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It has now been reported that there is widespread concern that the meeting will be used by Harry and Meghan to “inveigle themselves” back into a “half-in, half-out” role. The duke is set to visit again in September. Harry took part in an event marking one year until the Invictus Games in Birmingham and participated in goat yoga in Warwickshire.
Prince Harry visited the UK last month (Image: Getty)
Now, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has suggested that “a path is being cleared by the King for reconciliation”.
He told The Daily Mail that this presents a challenge, considering William’s purported outlook.
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Mr Fitzwilliams said: “The most disastrous thing that could happen to the monarchy would be a falling out between King Charles and Prince William, who together with his family, is its future.
“The King would obviously be unwise to approach this without [his older son’s] support as it could be incendiary. This presents a huge challenge for whoever succeeds Sir Clive!”
The King’s right-hand man Sir Clive Alderton announced earlier this week that he would step down from his role 20 years after first joining the Royal Household.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “I know Their Majesties are deeply grateful to Sir Clive for his tireless support and wise counsel over the years, and for the enduring loyalty that will ensure a smooth transition to his successor.”
Sir Clive reportedly led royal aides in finalising plans with the Duke of Sussex in the aftermath of the 2020 “Sandringham Summit” with the Late Queen Elizabeth II which led to “Megxit” after a “half in, half out” role for the couple was ruled out.
Her Late Majesty issued a statement sanctioning Harry and Meghan’s new “independent life” away from full-time royal duties.
