Prince Harry, King Charles ‘lack of trust’ still critical issue, says expert

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still not trusted by King Charles despite reunion.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who along with their children want to meet his majesty for lunch at Highgrove this week, do not have the trust of King Charles.

Royal author Jennie Bond writes: "Their end-of-term report would surely read: 'Must do better.' Trust - or rather a lack of it - between the two camps is still a critical issue.

"This weekend could be a make-or-finally-break moment in the chequered relationship between Harry and his dad."

She went on: "Quietly, and without fuss, they have held true to Earl Spencer's pledge at Diana's funeral to protect William and Harry and allow 'their souls to sing openly' as she had planned.

"Of course it has to be said that the Spencers weren't in Harry's firing line during his onslaught against the Palace, his father, his brother and others. So they have no reason to hold any grudges.

"They have executed a masterclass in diplomacy, staying on good terms with both brothers and showing up for Harry - for example at the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games a couple of years ago, when the royals shunned him,” she said.