Insiders Address Rumors Of Strain Between King Charles And Prince William After Prince Harry Reunion

King Charles and Prince William's rumored tensions are false, according to a new report, which suggests that the speculation was seemingly fabricated to create division between the two.

The news comes just days after the father-and-son duo appeared side by side at the banquet honoring President Donald Trump and attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent.

King Charles and Prince William also recently enjoyed quality time together at the King's Scottish residence, continuing a tradition they have maintained over the past two years.

Insiders have dismissed reports of tension between King Charles and heir apparent Prince William.

A source told the Daily Mail that the rumors were only "an attempt to manufacture division between them, when in reality, no such rift exists."

The insider added that the pair's bond remains "as strong as ever" and that they have continued collaborating on several matters.

"They are aligned in their work, with many areas of shared interest, and united in their vision for the role of the Royal Family."

Another source echoed the same sentiments as the first insider, adding that the royal duo speaks regularly.

"Do they [the King and William] sit down for dinner every night, or even see each other every week? No. But they never have," the second insider said.

They continued, "However, they do speak regularly and they are in absolute lockstep about the future of the monarchy and the good it can do this country."

The rumors of a strain between William and Charles seemed to intensify after the monarch met with his second son, Prince Harry. While William was absent from the reunion, insiders told People Magazine that it was a "massive step" towards reconciliation for the royal family.

The revelation comes just days after Prince William made a solo trip to Balmoral, Scotland, for a private visit with his father.

During his stay at the royal residence, the prince is believed to have strengthened his bond with King Charles, the monarch he is destined to succeed.

Although details of their private time together are unlikely to surface, the visit drew attention since it came shortly after King Charles had met with Prince Harry for the first time since meeting after the monarch's cancer diagnosis.

Reports later emerged that the meetup was noting unusual as King Charles and Prince William have made it a tradition over the past two years to enjoy informal breaks together at Balmoral.

While not featured on the official royal agenda, these private meetings are said to have served as valuable moments for the monarch and his heir to connect and discuss matters in confidence.

While William has since returned from his trip to Balmoral, King Charles is expected to remain there until the end of the month for his annual summer retreat. However, both father and son were in London two weeks ago to attend the funeral of the Duchess of Kent and US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK.

The latter was held at Windsor Castle, and Charles delivered a rousing speech that celebrated the "enduring bond" between the US and the UK.

"This unique and important occasion reflects the enduring bond between our two great nations. Anchored by the deep friendship between our people, this relationship, which, with good reason, we and our predecessors have long called 'special', has made us safer and stronger through the generations," Charles said, per The Mirror.

He added, "Our people have fought and died together for the values we hold dear. We have innovated, traded, and created together, fuelling our economies and cultures through myriad forms of exchange. We have celebrated together, mourned together, and stood together in the best and worst of times.

With King Charles away, Prince William has seemingly stepped into his father's role, as he was recently seen welcoming the Crown Prince of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah, to Windsor.

On his official Instagram account, which he shares with his wife Kate Middleton, a clip from the meeting was posted, featuring different moments from the visit.

Shortly after the upload, netizens praised William for his poise and demeanor during the visit.

"Prince William is so distinguished and refined, it shows in every interaction he has with others!! He's going to be such a wonderful king and leader of his country," a netizen remarked,

A second individual penned, "Future King William. May he reign with prosperity, peace, fairness, and fierce justice for many decades to come!"

A third wrote, "You represented your dad beautifully as always," while a fourth commented, "Looking more like a future king by the day."