King Charles' Calculated Snub: Denying Prince Harry a Meeting and Stripping Him of Military Honor

Amidst a flurry of speculation, King Charles III's decision not to meet with Prince Harry during his visit to London and the bestowal of Prince Harry's former military title on Prince William have been interpreted as a calculated and cruel snub, leaving no doubt about the strained relationship between the father and son.

King Charles III's recent actions have cast a shadow over the already fragile relationship between him and his son, Prince Harry. In a move that has been met with widespread criticism, the King has denied Prince Harry a meeting while in London and has stripped him of his former military title, Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.

The military honor was bestowed upon Prince William in a ceremony held at the Army Aviation Centre, making him the commander of Prince Harry's former regiment. The move was seen as a symbolic gesture, further distancing Prince Harry from the royal family.

Prior to Prince Harry's departure from his royal duties, it was widely believed that he would inherit the title due to his service with the Army Air Corps in Afghanistan. However, King Charles chose to confer the honor on Prince William, sending a clear message that Prince Harry's past military service is no longer valued.

The snub was compounded by the King's refusal to meet with Prince Harry during his brief visit to London. A spokesperson for Prince Harry confirmed that the meeting would not take place due to the King's busy schedule. However, royal experts believe that the timing of the announcement, just as Prince Harry arrived in London, was deliberate and intended to send a clear message.

Christopher Andersen, author of "The King," described the decision as "a calculated, even cruel snub." He believes that the King could have easily made time to see his son and that the announcement stripping Prince Harry of his title could have been made at a later date.

The snub comes after Prince Harry made an effort to visit his father in February, shortly after Charles' cancer diagnosis was announced. However, the visit was brief, and Prince Harry did not have the opportunity to meet with his brother, Prince William.

The recent events have further strained the relationship between King Charles and Prince Harry, leaving no doubt about the deep rift that exists between them. The King's actions have been interpreted as a calculated attempt to distance himself from his son, sending a clear message that Prince Harry is no longer considered a valued member of the royal family.