In a heartbreaking revelation that has recently resurfaced, King Charles’ private reflections have brought a grim new layer to the complex and increasingly strained relationship between him and his second son, Prince Harry.

Over the past few years, their growing distance has captivated the public, with many speculating that Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties was the primary cause.

However, as shocking as it may seem, the truth behind their silence is far deeper than what the public has come to understand.

It has been less than two years since Prince Harry published *Spare*, his candid memoir that rocked Buckingham Palace and dominated bestseller lists.

In a line from the book’s opening chapter, Harry recounts a poignant moment when he returned to the UK for a somber family event. In the conversation that followed, King Charles, alongside Prince William, implored his sons not to make his “final years a misery.” At the time, many might have read this as an incidental remark, but in light of recent events, that throwaway line has taken on a far more ominous tone.

The coronation of King Charles on May 6th, 2023, while an undeniable historic milestone, has done little to secure the monarchy’s future. The £250 million PR effort surrounding the event faced criticism, particularly from anti-monarchy groups like Republic, whose spokesman, Graham Smith, argued that the cost of the coronation was disproportionate, especially when compared to Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral and related events in 2022, which had a total cost of £162 million. Despite these challenges, the coronation still managed to attract a global audience, with 20.4 million people tuning in to witness the crowning of King Charles—an event that reached an estimated 2 billion people worldwide, across 125 countries.

While the coronation undoubtedly boosted the UK’s economy, it also raised millions for charity, with £14.4 million generated through the coronation’s big lunch initiative. The event’s success was reflected in the hospitality industry, which saw a surge in business as people gathered to celebrate the crowning of their new monarch.