Queen Camilla and King Charles' Royal Rift Over Prince Harry's Coronation Invitation: A Throne under Siege
Tension is reportedly brewing in the royal household as Queen Camilla, 75, vehemently disagrees with her husband, King Charles, 74, over his decision to invite Prince Harry to the coronation, according to palace insiders. This comes amidst an already turbulent time for the monarchy, which has faced its share of scandals and backlash.
Camilla allegedly aligns with Prince William's view that Charles' choice to include Harry is a sign of weakness. A palace source shares, "Camilla believes Charles should have exiled Harry and Meghan, signaling their treacherous conduct is not acceptable. She feels this decision has undermined their public standing."
Charles' stress levels have been on the rise, further strained by the pressure to satisfy his demanding wife. The insider adds, "Charles is tired of people questioning his choices and attempting to subvert him. He perceives her conduct as disruptive and disrespectful."
The tension between the royal couple is palpable even to the palace staff. The insider reveals, "Charles and Camilla are constantly at odds. Their disagreements spill over into meals and they have become increasingly terse with the staff."
This discord coincides with Charles' uneasy transition to the throne, which became evident when he vented his frustration over a malfunctioning pen shortly after Queen Elizabeth's demise in September.
However, the core of Camilla's ire lies with Harry's controversial memoir, "Spare," in which he accused her of using him as a pawn for her personal PR. Harry wrote, "I have complex feelings about gaining a stepparent who I thought had recently sacrificed me on her personal PR altar."
The insider shares, "Camilla is appalled that despite Harry's damaging revelations in his memoir, Charles still extended an invitation to both Harry and Meghan. While Meghan's absence provided some relief to Camilla, and Charles as well, it doesn't alleviate the bitterness of the situation."
Camilla and Harry's strained relationship dates back to the era of Princess Diana, and unlike William, who has accepted her, Camilla claims Harry continues to tarnish her reputation. "Camilla will never forgive him, and this ongoing contention promises challenging days ahead for the royal household," concludes the insider.