Prince Charles and Prince Harry are reportedly left with a strained relationship after the latter announced his plan to step down as a senior member of the royal family, along with his wife, Meghan Markle. The Prince of Wales is allegedly upset over the Sussexes' decision to leave their royal duties after all the support he gave for them, especially to the former actress.
The Duke of Sussex is said to be already at peace with Prince William, but not with his father. Page Six reported that the heir to the throne is "firmly at odds" with his youngest son and his announcement to leave the monarchy left him "floored."
Also, Prince Harry's move left his relationship with Prince Charles and his stepmother, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, complicated. How things turned out for Harry and Meghan Markle saddened the future king.
A source told The Sun that the whole ordeal made Prince Harry at odds with his dad. "It's fair to say that the past week has brought William and Harry back together, but the relationship with Charles and Camilla is far more complicated and complex," the insider explained. Sadly, the turmoil resulted in a lack of trust, and it might take some time to get resolved.
No one was more disappointed than Prince Charles when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their shocking announcement. Express noted that it made the Duke of Cornwall very upset with the royal couple, particularly to the Duchess of Sussex.
Prince Charles developed a strong relationship with his daughter-in-law. He is said to be one of her biggest supporters in the monarchy, especially when she was about to get married to Prince Harry.
He even walked Meghan Markle down the aisle when her father, Thomas Markle, couldn't make it due to a health issue. A source told Mail Online he persuaded Queen Elizabeth to let her marry Prince Harry to make his son experience what he didn't -- to marry the woman that he loves in a church, although a divorcee.
Prince Charles also supported Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to live separately in Frogmore Cottage. The drama the former Suits star experienced with her own family also endeared her more to her father-in-law. Hence, he is left badly hurt by the recent events after he understands all of her plights and supports them with their every decision.