**King Charles ‘Dismayed, Shocked and Saddened’ by Prince Harry’s Latest Outburst Against Palace Staff**
*September 29, 2025 – Published 6:36 p.m. ET*
King Charles is reportedly “dismayed, shocked and saddened” by Prince Harry’s recent outburst targeting palace staff. Courtiers have privately described Harry’s behavior as a “tantrum” that risks undermining fragile attempts at reconciliation, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
### Reunion at Clarence House Turns Sour
The 76-year-old monarch met with his youngest son, 41-year-old Prince Harry, earlier this month during Harry’s brief return to London. The pair spent around 50 minutes together over tea at Clarence House — their first face-to-face meeting since February.
While Harry later told guests at a charity reception that his father was “great,” and aides insisted the Duke of Sussex enjoyed being back in Britain, sources say tensions quickly resurfaced once details of the reunion appeared in the press.
### Palace Staff Accused of Sabotage
One palace insider shared:
*“The King has taken Harry’s latest tantrum very much to heart. Charles was glad to spend time with his son and thought their meeting could mark some progress. Hearing accusations that aides were undermining things has left him upset. He feels it’s unjust and harmful when people around him are genuinely working to support reconciliation.”*
Another source added:
*“Harry’s response came across as petulant. He claimed insiders were intentionally leaking information, but in reality, aides have gone out of their way to help rebuild his bond with the King. Charles has been taken aback by the charge and views it as damaging rather than constructive.”*
### Reports of an ‘Awkward’ Encounter
The controversy erupted after media reports suggested Harry had been “surprised by the formalities” of the meeting and described it as “awkward.” The reports also noted that Harry gave Charles a framed photograph of his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Shortly afterwards, members of Harry’s circle implied that the “men in grey suits” — feared by his late mother, Princess Diana — were trying to sabotage his efforts to reconnect with the monarch.
Friends of Harry insist he believes palace staff cannot be trusted. One said:
*“Harry believes that whenever he starts to move forward with his father, someone within the palace undermines it. He is certain the leaks are intentional and meant to block him from being more regularly included in the family.”*
### King’s Sorrow, Not Anger
Royal aides have flatly denied these claims and stress that Charles remains open to rebuilding the relationship. A senior palace figure said:
*“All anyone wants is for the King and Harry to rebuild their bond. But whenever there seems to be a step forward, something like this flares up and pushes them right back again.”*
The fallout comes amid speculation that Harry may participate in more public events in Britain. However, palace officials remain wary of any commitments until trust can be restored.
Those close to Charles emphasize his personal disappointment rather than anger. One courtier explained:
*“The King feels more sorrow than anger. It hurts him that private attempts to mend the relationship are so swiftly eclipsed by Harry’s public outbursts. What Charles longs for is quiet patience, not another tantrum aired in the press.”*
https://radaronline.com/p/king-charles-shocked-prince-harry-tantrum-royal-aides/
