The monarch has not seen his grandchildren since Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee in 2022, amid Harry’s concerns that traveling back to the UK with them would not be safe.

Reports of Division Between Charles and William

Last week, a source pushed back against rumors of tension between Charles and William, telling the Daily Mail: “It’s evident there’s an attempt to manufacture division between them. In reality, no such rift exists.

“Their relationship is as strong as ever. They are aligned in their work, with many areas of shared interest, and united in their vision for the role of the royal family.”

These assurances came after royal author Tina Brown claimed that King Charles currently feels “less irritated” by Harry than by William, particularly regarding William’s work ethic.

William’s Reported Concerns About Prince Andrew

Adding to the speculation, reports suggest William has been unhappy about Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson maintaining close proximity to the royal family despite scandals surrounding Andrew’s association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Royal author Andrew Lownie told Vanity Fair: “I’m told William’s view is that his father needs to take a firmer line with Andrew. I think this could cause real tensions between Charles and William. William, as future king, will have to deal with the fallout from this. He wants this problem solved and has no sentimental attachment to Andrew. He has no time for Andrew, and he can see how toxic the Yorks are.”