Seeing the Prince and Princess of Wales’ three children become the heart and soul of King Charles’ coronation has prompted a change of mind in Prince Harry.
According to New Idea’s exclusive insiders, the Duke of Sussex is “having serious regrets” about how the split from his family unfolded, especially now his eldest child, 4-year-old Prince Archie, is old enough to be asking questions.
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“The biggest remorse Harry has is about Archie and Lilibet missing out on one of the most important days of their grandfather’s life,” shares the source.
“William’s kids will be in the history books forever, and his kids won’t rate a mention.”
The insider explains Harry’s second thoughts on his hard stance against the royal family “went into overdrive” recently when Archie, who attends preschool in the US, “began asking about his grandfather”.
His curiosity intensified after seeing his grandpa – with whom he FaceTimes occasionally – “sitting on a giant throne”.
“There can be nothing more impressive for a young boy than seeing that,” says the source.
Up until now, Harry, along with his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have been hell-bent on telling “their truth” to US media outlets.
But insiders say Harry is now realising their vendetta may result in Archie and his sister Princess Lilibet missing out on a relationship with their paternal grandfather – especially given the Sussexes remain estranged from Meghan’s dad, Thomas Markle Sr.
New Idea now understands Harry, 38, is trying to convince Meghan, 41, they should at least mend fences with Charles, 74, who shares a warm relationship with his Wales grandchildren, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
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“Aside from [Meghan’s mum] Doria, Charles is the only grandparent Archie’s got,” says the source. “Harry has noticed Charles is softening with age, and has become a perfect grandpa to Wills’ kids. Harry wants that for Archie and Lili, but knows it would mean more frequent visits to the UK – something Meghan’s not keen on.”
With the King’s first Trooping the Colour set for June 17, a separate insider reveals Harry is eager to have Archie experience the exciting day. Given Lili is only 1, he feels she is still too young.
“Meghan will put her foot down, she has many meetings and projects on the go, but Harry won’t let Archie miss out on another opportunity,” says the source, adding Harry is determined to make it happen and put the past behind him once and for all.
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