King Charles’ powerful signal to Prince Harry in striking royal message
In a striking speech marking the 25th anniversary of the Senedd, the monarch showered praise on his eldest son, Prince William, and some believe it has a hidden meaning
King Charles has seemingly delivered a powerful yet subtle message to Prince Harry through his latest tribute to Prince William, underscoring the growing distance between the King and his younger son.
In a striking speech marking the 25th anniversary of the Senedd, the monarch showered praise on his eldest son, Prince William, while making no mention of Harry, even as the Duke of Sussex continues to be recognised internationally for his Invictus Games initiative.
The royal family’s social media channels shared a video of Charles address in Cardiff earlier this year, where he paid a heartfelt tribute to William for his dedication to Wales.
“It has given me great pleasure to see my son’s relationship with this special land continue, including returning only this week to Anglesey – Ynys Mon – a place which I know means so much to him” the King said. The speech was seen by many as a celebration of William’s role as Prince of Wales, a title he received after Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.
Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to Cardiff highlighted the King’s ongoing support for his heir, with the monarch emphasising the bond between William and Wales.
The timing of King Charles’ message, which came shortly after Harry’s own statement about the upcoming Winter Invictus Games in Vancouver Whistler, has led to speculation about the deepening rift between father and son.
Harry expressed excitement over the selection of Team UK for the first-ever Winter Invictus Games, saying: “These games present an incredible opportunity for our courageous service personnel and veterans to demonstrate their skills in new challenges like alpine skiing, snowboarding, and skeleton, as well as providing a truly memorable experience for their families.”
It comes as a judge has had a final say on Prince Harry’s US visa application after the royal admitted to taking drugs in his controversial memoir.
The Duke of Sussex admitted to using marijuana, cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms in Spare, released in January 2023. A lawsuit from the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation argued that the Government should release records about the Duke’s visa application to show whether his drug use was disclosed.
