Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Children Bring Joy to King Charles III with Surprise Birthday Video
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pleasantly surprise King Charles III on his 75th birthday by sending a heartfelt video message, showcasing their unity amid royal family tensions
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Karwai Tang/WireImage
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrated King Charles III's 75th birthday by reaching out to him, which signifies a significant stride in repairing their relationship. Despite their previous conflicts, they were able to put aside their differences and embrace the sense of family and camaraderie once again.
"Adding to the phone conversation, an insider revealed that Charles was delighted to receive a heartwarming video of their children singing him a happy birthday, which truly brightened his day. The source further conveyed that Charles has deeply missed connecting with his grandchildren, as well as Meghan and Harry. The ongoing resentment between them has proven to be detrimental for both parties, and now they all eagerly anticipate a brighter future and a stronger bond as a family."
Days before Charles' birthday on Tuesday, November 14, it was revealed that Harry, 39, would not be attending the monarch's London celebration. On November 6, a spokesperson for Harry addressed the UK media headlines, stating that there had been no contact regarding an invitation to the upcoming birthday event of His Majesty.
Meanwhile, a second source claimed that Harry had declined an invitation to the event, which took place at Clarence House on Tuesday. Photographs showed Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton leaving the party with smiles on their faces. Kate, 41, looked stunning in a sparkling emerald gown, while William, 41, chose a classic black blazer and white shirt.
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Other members of the royal family who attended were Queen Camilla, Princess Beatrice, Lady Sarah Chatto (the daughter of Princess Margaret), Zara Tindall (the daughter of Princess Anne), and Zara's husband Mike. Although they were absent from the Prince and Princess of Wales' Instagram tribute to Charles, the royal family's birthday post included numerous photos of Harry and Charles together throughout the years. The palace captioned the Instagram upload, "Wishing His Majesty The King a joyful 75th birthday."
The tensions between Harry and Meghan and the royal family reached a critical point earlier this year when Harry's shocking memoir, Spare, was released. In this memoir, the Duke of Sussex revealed various revelations about his family, including Charles' alleged joke about Major James Hewitt being Harry's biological father, the late Princess Diana's lover.
Further adding to the tensions, Harry recounted a tense conversation he had with William and Charles after Prince Philip's funeral in September 2021. During this conversation, both William and Charles expressed their confusion regarding Harry and Meghan's decision to step away from their royal responsibilities and leave the United Kingdom.
Meghan Markle, King Charles, Prince Harry. Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
The royal family is cautious about another family member writing a book, as stated by royal expert Christopher Andersen in July. He further mentioned that Harry was deeply affected by living in his brother's shadow, and it seems that the family is aware of this.
Following a challenging year in the public spotlight, Harry and Meghan are now embracing a lighter approach as they enter 2024. According to an insider, they have regained their composure, regained their focus, and feel reenergized and prepared to engage with the public once more.
With reporting by Travis Cronin
