The royal family prepares for Christmas at Sandringham as King Charles continues cancer treatment. Prince Harry remains in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children.
King Charles has left the door open for his «darling boy» this holiday season.
As the ailing monarch prepares to be surrounded by family at Sandringham during Christmas, royal experts told Fox News Digital that his youngest son has been on his mind.
«I doubt an invitation for Prince Harry would be off the table entirely should the king really want to be with his birth family», royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital.
«Charles has always felt he’s left the door open emotionally», Matta said. «But the reality is that tensions with Prince William remain unresolved. The idea that he wants this Christmas to be ‘extra special’ makes sense — not because it’s necessarily his last, but because he’s acutely aware of time and legacy. For the royals, the unique blend of tradition and togetherness at Christmas acts as a reset button.»
Matta’s remarks came after a source told Us Weekly that the monarch, who is still undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, wants to make this season extra special.
«Charles prioritizes duty, but he’s also a family man who knows his time is precious», the insider told the outlet. «He wants a special last Christmas in case it’s his last.»
The king, 77, was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in 2024.
«No one really knows the full extent of Charles’ health struggles, other than the fact that they are ongoing», Matta said. «After such a turbulent year — with family rifts, Andrew’s removal of titles, and his own ongoing treatment, now dragging into its third year — understandably, he’d want to make this Christmas feel meaningful.»
«There’s been a clear effort by the royal family to rally around him, especially from Queen Camilla», she continued. «Princess Kate’s recovery, too, has lifted his spirits; seeing her regain her strength after a difficult year would give anyone in his position a sense of hope.»
Harry has been estranged from his family since he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California. They cited the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace as the reasons for their exit.
Since settling in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito, the couple aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries. Harry’s 2023 memoir, «Spare», which exposed embarrassing details about the House of Windsor, worsened his relationship with the royals. Sources close to Harry told People magazine that Charles wouldn’t respond to his phone calls or letters.
