I just watched the interview. I'm glad he got it all on the record and confirmed with evidence. His decision to speak to the BBC wasn’t random. With no direct communication currently happening between him and Charles, using the BBC, which is often aligned with the royal establishment, was likely the most effective way to make himself heard.
From what Harry shared, it’s clear that the breakdown in communication with his father is closely linked to this court case. He does say that Charles does have the power to stop the issue and seems to make clear, in my opinion, that Charles did intervene as he says that all he asked of him was to not get involved and let the Courts handle the situation. Harry is not desperate to reconcile even if the BBC is mentioning that he said that several times. He wants truth and maybe he wanted the blame removed from him for not contacting Charles.
None of us really know the ins and outs of these people's lives and their feelings. These are complicated relationships within one of the most scrutinized families on earth. Harry seems fearful his dad will die and they never will come to a resolution.
Of course Harry is going to help the tabloids get clicks with this interview. Him mentioning the royals in any negative way is going to reinforce the narrative that he's bitter, resentful, and can't move on from his past life but for good reasons. Harry didn't ask for a favor, he is asking for fairness and truth.
Harry is putting everything on record for accountability. He knows how history can be rewritten when the truth isn’t documented. It’s not paranoia — it’s precaution, born out of lived experience. And the fact that some people still question their need for security or paint them as dramatic only proves how disconnected the public discourse has become from the real, human cost of all this.
And something else that really needs to be said: when the time comes and the King passes, there will undoubtedly be people who try to place blame on Harry — for not reconciling, for being distant, for not "doing more." But the truth is, Harry has made it clear time and again that he is open to dialogue. But you can’t reconcile with someone who refuses to meet you halfway, or who sees any attempt at honesty as a threat.
So no — they can’t blame Harry. He isn’t the one closing the door. He deals in facts. Instead of engaging in backdoor briefings, he’s chosen the legal route — the hardest, most transparent path — to seek justice and protection for his wife, children, and himself. And I think that distinction matters. Public reconciliation is meaningless without private accountability.
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