Prince Harry 'full of regrets' over his role in royal rift, wishes he'd done 'things differently'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Prince Harry is reportedly having second thoughts about how he handled the rift with the royal family.
Since stepping down as a working royal and moving to the US with his wife, Meghan Markle, the Duke of Sussex has remained at odds with his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William.
'Sensitive soul' Prince Harry is 'full of regrets' over his role in royal rift
Now, Prince Harry is said to be taking the first steps toward reconciliation, starting with plans to invite both King Charles and Prince William to the 2027 Invictus Games, scheduled to be held in Birmingham.
According to royal author Duncan Larcombe, Harry’s emotions may be shifting as he reflects on past choices.
“Harry is a sensitive soul and always wore his heart on his sleeve, so whether he'd admit it publicly or not, I'm sure he's full of regrets and wishes he'd done things differently,” Larcombe told OK!
Larcombe added that the timing of Trooping the Colour and Father's Day might have pushed Harry into a more reflective mindset.
“It was bound to make him look back at the happy relationships he once had with his brother and dad, and I'm sure he'd love to be able to rebuild those,” he said.
Sending invitations to King Charles and Prince William for the 2027 Invictus Games could mark Prince Harry's first formal outreach in years and is being seen as a potential step toward mending family ties.
King Charles may be open to Invictus invite, but trust remains a major concern
Sources say Prince Harry has already approved a royal guest list for the Birmingham event and has worked on the language of the invitations.
Initial contact with Buckingham Palace is expected to happen via email this month, with official invitations to follow closer to the July 2027 event.
However, the royal family could face a conflict, as the Invictus Games will overlap with Queen Camilla’s 80th birthday celebrations.
Still, a source told the Daily Mail, “The Royals have always been hugely supportive of Invictus and proud of what Harry has achieved in that arena. This is one olive branch from him that might be reciprocated.”
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward offered a cautious perspective on the situation. "The only reason the King is wary of associating with his son is that he no longer trusts him not to repeat their private conversations as he has done in the past," she said, before adding, "This goes for all the working members of the family."
King Charles wants a relationship with Prince Harry and his grandchildren
Royal commentator Katie Nicholl believes that, despite everything, King Charles still wants to repair his bond with Prince Harry.
“The King absolutely wants a relationship with his youngest son and with his grandchildren,” she said.
She also noted the monarch’s forgiving nature might influence his decision.
“He has an incredible capacity for forgiveness, and he wants to be magnanimous in all of this, and therefore there's certainly a possibility that the King might consider attending Invictus,” Nicholl mentioned.
