William’s Allies Hope King Charles Will Shut Down Harry’s Invictus Ask, But Fear He Won’t

As Harry floats a fantasy of public reconciliation, allies of William urge the Palace to swat it down, but privately question whether a hesitant, conflict-averse King has the mettle to do it.

I’ve been talking to friends and allies of King Charles and Prince William all day to gauge reaction to Prince Harry’s latest astonishing campaign: trying to get the King to open Harry’s big Invictus Games event in Birmingham next year.

The story was leaked to the Sun and has been confirmed to me as essentially true by sources in Harry’s camp.

After talking to all sides, what I can tell you for sure is that while this is a long way from a done deal, there is a very real possibility that Charles, for some insane reason, might actually be thinking about doing this, much to the chagrin of Prince William, who thinks it is madness (which it is.)