Desperate’: Prince Harry’s latest move a bid to ‘ease tension’ as he fights for reconciliation

The Duke of Sussex’s surprise act has been labelled an attempt to win the royal family’s trust and get back into the fold.

Prince Harry is said to be “desperate” to reconcile with his family.

The Daily Mail recently reported that the Duke of Sussex quietly extended an olive branch to the royals by offering to share his official schedule of engagements.

According to the outlet, this is a bid to ease tensions between him and his father, King Charles III, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer.

Fox News Digital reached out to a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for comment. The couple’s office declined to comment when reached by People magazine.

“Harry is now desperate,” British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital.

“While this self-serving gesture is notable, it won’t do much to mitigate suspicion and caution on the royal side,” Fordwich claimed.

“King Charles III is now more guarded than ever, indeed somewhat traumatised by a string of betrayals.”

Fordwich noted that, according to palace insiders, the king “has expressed being ‘cautious and wary’ regarding fearing further unsavoury leaks, [especially] private royal family gatherings being publicised yet again.”

“Also, overall doubt still prevails in Prince William’s camp,” Fordwich claimed. “He considers any reconciliation at all as a ‘grave mistake.’ His senior royal courtiers are understood to be just as wary and immensely protective of the future monarch. They only see [a reconciliation] as creating more bombshells, as well as instability.”

Prince Harry is thought to be “desperate” to get back into King Charles’ good books. Picture: WireImage.

According to the outlet, Harry’s proposal will allow transparency, avoiding conflicts between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s public outings and the British royal family’s engagements. This will also attempt to quash rumours the Sussexes are trying to overshadow the royal family.

It’s noted that Harry’s recent visit to Angola honouring his late mother, Princess Diana, eclipsed stories about Queen Camilla’s 78th birthday.

Prince Harry has been out of favour for years now after his decision to walk away from his royal duties. Picture: BBC.

The outlet also revealed that Harry sharing his diary would potentially spark conversations about when father and son can meet in person again.

Harry and Charles were last together for a brief meeting in February 2024 after Buckingham Palace announced the 76-year-old’s cancer diagnosis.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital he’s optimistic about Harry’s latest move.

“This represents a gesture of goodwill,” he said. “The Sussexes should always respect the royal calendar, where natural care is taken to avoid clashes whenever possible. … This is a practical move that will be appreciated. It appears the Sussexes are getting some good advice.”

Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner agreed.

“This is a very significant departure and development for Harry as he attempts to find a peaceful way forward,” he told Fox News Digital.

“In my opinion, this should be construed as a way forward and one which the royal family should accept and move forward to a peaceful conclusion for the future.”

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