Royal expert Robert Hardman has revealed the "real reason" why King Charles is not speaking to Prince Harry, citing legal concerns rather than personal animosity.
Speaking on GB News, Hardman explained that the King cannot communicate with his son due to Harry's ongoing legal battles with the Government over security arrangements.
The revelation comes after Prince Harry claimed in a bombshell BBC interview that his father "won't speak to me" despite his desire for reconciliation with the Royal Family.
Harry expressed his devastation after losing his court case over taxpayer-funded police protection, which has left him facing potential legal costs of £1.5million.
Prince Harry told the BBC King Charles 'doesn't speak to him'
BBCThe Duke of Sussex told the BBC he "doesn't know how much longer my father has" and lamented the breakdown in communication between them.
Speaking to GB News, Hardman said: "The reason the King doesn't speak to Harry is because he can't speak to him.
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"Harry is suing the King's ministers in the King's courts, and the King is what they call the "fountain of justice" he’s the head of the judiciary.
"If Harry had a conversation with him about his case, particularly about his security, it would be deeply problematic.
"We already know Harry has a tendency to immediately repeat private conversations, whether in TV interviews, books, or documentaries. That could completely undermine the case. It's what's known as legal jeopardy.
"You’ve got the King’s son suing the Government. Harry has said he's no longer going to pursue it through the courts, but at the same time, he's talking about an 'establishment stitch-up' and is still lobbying the Home Secretary to get her on side.
"The King just can’t go anywhere near this. It’s toxic territory for a constitutional monarch who also serves as head of the judiciary. So, he can’t talk to his son."
In his BBC interview, Harry revealed he had not asked his father to intervene in his security case but rather to "step out" of the process.
"I've never asked him to intervene. I've asked him to step out. I step out of the way and let the experts do their job," Harry told the broadcaster.
The Duke expressed concerns about bringing his family to the UK without adequate protection.
"I can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point," he said.
Robert Hardman explained that the King "can't" speak to his son
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Despite the rift, Harry maintained he still wants to repair relations with his family.
"I would love reconciliation with my family. I've always, there's no point in continuing to fight anymore," he said.
He acknowledged that "some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book", but still hoped for reconciliation.
Buckingham Palace responded to Harry's interview with a brief statement addressing the security ruling.
"All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion," a Palace spokesman said.
