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To think that not speaking to your own son is not a good look for the King ?

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Marmaladelover · 02/05/2025 21:08

Don’t get me wrong I think Harry has been a bit of an entitled burk but even so I was shocked that there has not been a reconciliation between Harry and Megan and the King and Queen at least to be civil to each other .
Refusing to even speak just seems like sulking to me !
That said I don’t think Harry telling the world and washing yet more dirty laundry in public is going to help matters .

Maybe some folk will think this comment belongs in the Royal Family thread rather than AIBU but it’s more about mumsnet standards ( sulking is not good ) and whether they should apply to those in high office .

Even JFK and Krushev had a hotline after the Cuban Crisis !

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MereNoelle · 02/05/2025 21:17

I assume he’s concerned that if he talks to Harry, Harry will put the conversations in his next book.

ArminTamzerian · 02/05/2025 21:17

If you're the actual King, what does it matter what "look" there is? You're the King. It's not like you can be voted off.

blubberyboo · 02/05/2025 21:17

The King has a duty to protect the country. Why would he trust 2 people who sell everything to Netflix?

Besides we don't even know how much they do or don't speak

Kinneddar · 02/05/2025 21:16

You're assuming Harry's version of events is true. Let's face it he's not really a reliable source. I'd struggle to believe a word that came out his mouth

If Charles isn't speaking to him who'd blame him. The constant interviews and lies - who in the right mind would put up with that from a family member. I'd imagine Charles is very hurt with Harry's behaviour in recent years.

Darkambergingerlily · 02/05/2025 21:15

Why would anyone want to talk to someone who runs to the press and repeats every conversation with embellishments?

i suppose you could talk and just keep the topic on the weather?!

Pancakeflipper · 02/05/2025 21:15

I think once trust breaks down it can be tricky to reconcile.

It's not like your average family - this is a member of the family who seems to continually "sell" family conversations to the media for their own means.

It must be heartbreaking and infuriating. But I guess the sensible option is to step away.

If KC was to be on MN and say what H has done over the last 5 years, we'd probably be telling him NC.

BunnyRuddington · 02/05/2025 21:14

It really does belong in the Royal Family section. I don’t give a flying fuck whether they talk to one another or not. And if you believe anything that Harry says, well you need to start having a think about what other things you’ve heard and believe.

HRTQueen · 02/05/2025 21:14

He allowed his sons to walk behind their mothers coffin at her funeral while the world watch all for the royal image

he packed them back off to boarding school when their were grieving

he had no intentions of ever being faithful and choose a bride that suited his needs and watched her mental health spiral and did nothing

what makes you think Charles is a nice guy he has never had a reputation of being nice

Wowzel · 02/05/2025 21:11

Surely this constant moaning to the press is exactly why he isn't talking to him? (If it's true)

CaptainFuture · 02/05/2025 21:10

How does he FORCE the son to talk to him?
Or do you think poor Hazza should be grovelled to, and all demands met?

DinaofCloud9 · 02/05/2025 21:10

I wouldn't believe just what Harry is saying to be honest.