Prince Harry Reportedly Seen As A 'Loose Cannon' By Royal Family Despite Duke's Call For Reconciliation

A reunion between King Charles and Prince Harry during the monarch's Canada visit remains unlikely, according to royal experts.

Despite Harry living nearby in California, strained ties, legal disputes over security, and mistrust, especially around media leaks, are said to hinder reconciliation.

While Prince Harry has expressed a desire to mend family ties, experts claim reconciliation hinges on his showing humility, accepting responsibility, and apologizing for actions that have damaged his family.

Amid King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Canada from May 26 to 27, Royal experts say a reunion between the monarch and the duke, who resides just a few hours away in California, remains unlikely.

Broadcaster Helena Chard shared with Fox News Digital that "Prince Harry is the king's flesh and blood, so of course he would like some sort of reconciliation with his youngest son."

However, she claimed that "it's been over five years since Megxit, and still, Prince Harry is full of animosity."

"Prince Harry has blown all trust and any reconciliation with his father and the royal family for the moment," Chard explained, per the New York Post.

Royal commentator Hilary Fordwich also agreed that a meeting between Charles and Harry during the monarch's Canada trip was "extremely unlikely."

Fordwich further argued that Harry's ongoing legal battles over security, which touch on constitutional matters, have severely eroded trust within the royal family.

"King Charles cannot have a private conversation with his wayward son without the fear of Harry revealing to the media the content of such a private family discussion," Fordwich said. "There is no sign of reconciliation. Harry's statements reflect a sense of resignation regarding the lamentable state of their relationship, which remains deeply fractured."

She added, "Harry has willingly and knowingly caused pain and public damage via his actions, so the royal family views him as a 'loose cannon,' hence their reluctance to engage with him further. In particular, his public comments regarding his father's health and security were viewed as highly inappropriate, as well as counterproductive."

Meanwhile, some royal commentators suggest that the lack of a meeting between Charles and Harry during the monarch's visit to Canada may have more to do with logistics than strained family ties.

Shannon Felton Spence, a former British public affairs official, explained: "It's certainly tempting to imagine a spontaneous reunion. But royal trips — especially those abroad — are planned with military precision, often months in advance."

She continued: "Every moment is accounted for, every engagement tightly choreographed, and every detail managed with the gravitas of a diplomatic mission. These are not the kinds of trips where one can simply 'pop down' for a personal visit, no matter how close the geography may seem."

"While the proximity may raise eyebrows … physical closeness doesn't always translate to meaningful contact," Spence added. "Whether the king and his son will find a moment to connect remains to be seen, but … it's likely less a snub and more a reflection of the constraints and priorities that define royal travel."

Royal analysts have also noted that had a private meeting between Charles and Harry been in the works, details would have likely surfaced in the media ahead of time.

The speculation about a meeting between the estranged father and son follows Harry's emotionally charged interview with the BBC on May 2, where he reignited public tensions with the royal family after losing a legal battle over his security arrangements in the U.K.

During the interview, the Duke of Sussex expressed his desire to mend family ties but said efforts have been stalled, claiming his father refuses to engage with him due to the ongoing "security stuff."

"This, at the heart of it, is a family dispute," he said.

Harry's break from the royal fold dates back to 2020, when he and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior royals and moved to California, citing relentless media scrutiny and a lack of support, including accusations of racism within the royal establishment.

Tensions only deepened with the 2023 release of Harry's memoir, "Spare," which exposed intimate family details and widened the already growing divide.

Royal commentator Chard believes that reconciliation between Harry and the royal family is still possible if Harry takes the first step by showing humility and offering an apology.

"His actions have created significant damage to the institution, leading to a broader discussion about the future of the monarchy," Chard noted. "[After he apologizes], only then will King Charles endeavor to arrange a private meet-up with his son, away from prying eyes and ears."

Chard also questioned whether Harry might be trapped in unresolved grief, suggesting his behavior reflects ongoing emotional struggles. "He certainly seems unhappy," she observed.

The royal expert continued: "For a meeting to take place, Harry needs to move on from the stage where life is not fair, learn to listen, accept responsibility, and stop his unscrupulous behavior, blaming his family for everything. Accepting the reality that he hasn't won certain cases and moving on will also do him the world of good."