Prince Harry Sent ‘Secret Message’ to Father King Charles During New York Tour, Royal Expert Says
Prince Harry showed a subtle sign of support for his father, King Charles III, by sending a “secret message” during his recent solo tour in New York, according to a royal expert.
Former royal butler Grant Harrold revealed that the Duke of Sussex, 40, sent a “deliberate signal” to Charles, 75, with his choice of engagements in the Big Apple in late September.
“[Harry’s mother, the late Princess] Diana was a massive advocate for so many charities, and Harry has been inspired by that.
This trip has seen Harry speak about his mother and her legacy and it’s definitely a tribute to her,” Grant, 46, said while speaking on behalf of Slingo. “But he’s also spoken passionately about climate change, which is a cause close to his father’s heart. I have no doubt he was honoring his father too.”
The royal expert — who worked as the king’s personal butler between 2004 and 2011 and attended both Charles’ wedding to Queen Camilla in 2005 and Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018 — added that Harry “loves and respects Charles” and admires him greatly.
“I think he’s wanted to go out there and give a nod of support to his dad, and maybe he’ll hope that Charles will see this and get behind him,” Grant concluded.
Harry’s relationships with Charles and brother Prince William have been strained since he and Meghan, 43, stepped down as senior royals in early 2020 and moved to California later that year.
The Duke of Sussex did receive birthday wishes from his estranged family members on September 15, with Charles’ office writing on the royal family’s X account, “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!”
