King Charles backs Prince Harry amid growing tension with Prince William

King Charles has reportedly taken a major step in support of Prince Harry by urging Prince William to repair his broken relationship for the sake of the monarchy.

According to In Touch, the monarch believes unity within the royal family is more important than personal differences.

And so, he wants his sons reunited with an insider claiming that he sees reconciliation with Harry as an important test of William’s leadership abilities.

"Charles has made it clear he’s still very much the top dog," the source said, adding that William "needs to know his place" and wait his turn.

"Within palace circles, there is a clear sense that the King sees reuniting with Harry as a brutal, ultimate test' for William as he prepares him to become king,” the source continued.

"He has made it known that reuniting with Harry – however difficult for William – is part of the test to see whether he is truly ready to be a king, because he believes demonstrating unity is essential to the monarchy's future."

The source further said that Charles “no longer believes time will heal this divide," adding, "From his perspective, this is about leadership, and he has effectively told William that he must rise above the personal and prove he can act in the interests of the crown, even if it goes against his instincts."

"He believes this is where William must show he can compartmentalize his feelings and take a long-term view.

"In simple terms, the King is asking him to put duty before emotion and accept that reconciliation with Harry is part of that responsibility."