Prince Harry’s Relationship With King Charles Faces New Blow, Poll Finds

Lucille BarillaSat, April 25, 2026 at 12:25 PM UTC

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A new poll finds that the public isn't in favor of King Charles forgiving Prince Harry for the ongoing rift that has strained relations within the royal family in recent years.

The survey highlights a growing sentiment that reconciliation may not be the preferred path. It also underscores how deeply the dispute between father and son continues to shape public opinion around the royal family.

A Daily Express poll asked, "Should King Charles forgive Prince Harry?" The response was surprising.

The outlet reported, "Of the 6,017 people who voted, a whopping 90% (5,391 people) shared that the King should not make amends with Harry, while nine percent (550 people) voted that the father-and-son should attempt to reconcile. An additional one percent (76 people) said they were not sure whether the King should forgive his estranged son."

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The survey reflects what appears to be a growing sentiment against Harry being welcomed back into the royal fold, six years after he and wife Meghan Markle stepped down from their roles as senior royals in 2020. The couple moved to California, Markle's home state, and began a new life there with their two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

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RELATED: Queen Elizabeth’s Death Marked ‘End of an Era’ for Royal Family, Expert SaysAfter stepping away from royal life, Harry and Meghan carved out a new path far from the House of Windsor. The transition has kept them in the public eye as they continue to explore philanthropic and professional opportunities.

However, their distance from royal duties has also fueled ongoing debate about their future ties to the institution. The poll indicates that public opinion remains divided, with many hesitant to support a return to the fold.

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Harry has shared his intent to rekindle a relationship with his estranged family members. He told BBC News in 2025, he wasn't interested in fighting with the royals any longer, adding, he did "not know how much longer my father has."

"I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious," he continued.

It is unclear if there has been any personal communication between Prince Harry and King Charles. The last reported meeting between father and son took place in September 2025 at London's Clarence House, reported PEOPLE Magazine.

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