Prince Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on September 8, 2022, at 96. With her death, Prince Charles became King Charles III. Prince Harry commented on both of these huge events in a statement. "Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings — from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren," the Duke of Sussex wrote (via CBS News). He continued to speak of his love for his grandmother and how much he would miss her before bringing the topic to his father, the new king. "And as it comes to first meetings, we now honour my father in his new role as King Charles III," he added.
While it's hard to say how Charles being king will impact his relationship with Harry, he addressed their bond in his first royal address as King Charles the day after his mother's death. "I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas," he said (via Reuters).
The show of respect from both parties bodes well for the father and son, but only time will tell if it is enough to mend the rift between them.
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