Prince Harry is set to make a transatlantic phone call to his father, King Charles, today to wish him a happy 75th birthday. According to sources, the Duke of Sussex did not receive an invitation to the celebrations and publicly revealed that he had been "snubbed" from the momentous occasion. Despite this, the phone call is seen as an olive branch, with hopes of repairing the strained relationship between the two.
Phone call as an olive branch
Sources close to Prince Harry have confirmed that he will be speaking to his father on his 75th birthday. The invitation snub has sparked speculation about the strained relations within the royal family. However, the phone call is seen as an opportunity to mend fences and extend an olive branch.
No plans to visit the UK
Prince Harry is not expected to visit the UK for the birthday celebrations. His next trip abroad is anticipated to be to Canada, where he will be promoting his Invictus Games. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been residing in California and were recently spotted at singer Katy Perry's Las Vegas residency.
Strained relations within the royal family
The fallout from Prince Harry's book and Netflix documentary has caused tension between him, King Charles III, and Prince William. Earlier this year, Harry declined an offer to spend the anniversary of the Queen's death at Balmoral with his father and Queen Camilla. Additionally, he made a brief appearance at the King's coronation before returning to Meghan.
A Kenya speech that raised eyebrows
During a State Banquet in Kenya, King Charles made a speech that left royal fans shocked. While speaking about the country's significance to his family, he only mentioned Prince William and Kate Middleton, failing to mention Harry and Meghan. This further fueled speculation about the strained relationship between the Duke and the rest of the royal family.
