King Charles could extend Christmas olive branch to son Prince Harry

King Charles could try to work out things with Prince Harry, says an expert.

His Majesty, who is trying to bring his family together during the festive season, could also make amends with his estranged son in the U.S.

“Certain aspects of the royal Christmas are a fundamental part of our lives, and have been for generations,” says royal correspondent Richard Palmer.

“The King’s speech, the big gathering at Sandringham and the family’s walk to church on Christmas Day all fill the news schedule, providing a sense of tradition and an important message about their values and the way they lead the nation.”

Meanwhile, author Katie Nichols said: “It’s a major thing because there are only two occasions in the year when the whole family gets together for any length of time – during the summer at Balmoral, and then at Christmas at Sandringham.”

“For the King, Christmas Day is also the one day of the year when he doesn’t read the government papers in his red box.

“It’s a religious day and the only day he can fully switch off, just as his mother used to,” she noted.

This comes as Prince Harry is waiting to hear from King Charles after making major strides in his fight for receiving police protection in the UK.

“A Skype call is probably a more realistic option. It’s too soon for Harry and Meghan to attend an event like the royal Christmas when there’s so much still to sort out,” royal correspondent Richard Palmer told The Mirror.

He added that “the initial step of reconciliation between Harry and his father will hopefully lead to something meaningful in the future,” but doubts that other royal family members including Prince William are “as willing to welcome Harry in from the cold just yet.”