King Charles ‘willing to make amends’ with Prince Harry during Christmas holidays

Could Christmas finally thaw the years-long chill between King Charles and Prince Harry? 

According to royal insiders, the festive season might offer the perfect backdrop for a long-awaited peace offering. Royal correspondent Richard Palmer, per Express, says that the royal family’s Christmas traditions hold enormous emotional weight, making this the ideal moment for the monarch to extend an olive branch to his estranged son.

“Certain aspects of the royal Christmas are a fundamental part of our lives, and have been for generations,” Palmer explained.

“The King’s speech, the big gathering at Sandringham and the family’s walk to church on Christmas Day all fill the news schedule, providing a sense of tradition and an important message about their values and the way they lead the nation.”

This year, King Charles and Queen Camilla will once again host the celebrations at Sandringham, continuing a beloved ritual dating back to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

A full house is expected, with the Waleses, the Edinburghs, Princess Anne, Zara and Mike Tindall, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie all set to attend.

As royal expert Katie Nicholl puts it: “It’s a major thing because there are only two occasions in the year when the whole family gets together for any length of time, during the summer at Balmoral, and then at Christmas at Sandringham.”

But one family of four will once again be notably absent. Experts believe the Sussexes may still connect with the royals over the holidays.

Palmer says: “A Skype call is probably a more realistic option. It’s too soon for Harry and Meghan to attend an event like the royal Christmas when there’s so much still to sort out.”

Nicholl adds a dose of realism and optimism: “The initial step of reconciliation between Harry and his father will hopefully lead to something meaningful in future, but I’m not sure everyone’s as willing to welcome Harry in from the cold just yet.”

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