King Charles facing legal pressure to speak to Prince Harry: Here's why

King Charles might have to talk to Prince Harry, whether he wants to or not.

After Prince Harry's bombshell BBC interview last week, where he claimed his father "won’t speak" to him, things just got even messier. According to a surprising new claim from campaign group Republic, the King might actually be constitutionally required to speak to his estranged son.

Republic’s CEO, Graham Smith, explained: “Most people see this as a private family issue, but constitutionally it’s much more. Harry is a Duke, a peer. And peers are legally entitled to access the monarch.”

“If Harry wants to meet his dad, the constitution says he must be able to,” said Smith. “If Charles is refusing entirely, that could actually be unconstitutional.”

While King Charles has stayed silent on Harry’s claims, the pressure is growing. Not just from fans, but now from activists who argue there’s a legal duty for the King to engage with his son.

What did Prince Harry say in his explosive BBC interview?

In his BBC sit-down, Harry expressed frustration and pain, saying: “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point continuing to fight anymore. Life is precious.”

However, the comment about his father’s health, paired with claims that the Palace played a role in stripping his security, has left royal watchers fuming.

Although Buckingham Palace has chosen not to comment directly on Harry’s remarks about King Charles, they released a blunt statement in response to the court ruling: “All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion.”

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