King Charles ‘in talks for bombshell interview to hit back at Harry – but wants him at coronation despite Wills’ fears’
KING Charles may hit back at Prince Harry’s shocking memoir claims in a new bombshell TV interview – but reportedly insists he still wants him at his coronation.
Crunch talks are said to be underway between Buckingham Palace and the BBC over a tell-all interview with the King.
It could offer the Monarch the opportunity to share his thoughts on Harry’s bestseller Spare – and he and wife Meghan’s controversial Netflix documentary.
As of now, the King, Prince William and Princess Kate have not responded to any of the Sussexes claims – but this may be about to change.
An insider told The Mirror: “Plans are already up and running for coronation coverage at the BBC, including the profile on the monarch.
“It is not the done thing to avoid subjects in interviews, so it makes matters tricky.
“Even one small comment on Harry and Meghan would make worldwide news.
“It could also prompt a response from Harry, which would be unpredictable, like so much. Everything is very delicate.”
Claims the Duke had a physical fight with brother William and details of the simmering feuds between Meghan and Kate were among several stunners in Harry’s tome.
A number of bombshells were also dropped about the King and his wife, the Queen Consort Camilla.
This included the Prince revealing he had begged Charles not to marry Camilla, and accusing her of leaking stories to improve her image.
Harry and Meghan both made astounding allegations in their Netflix documentary, including digs at King Charles’ parenting style.
The couple also claimed the Prince of Wales was offered the protection they weren’t, both with security and from the media.
Now the BBC are reportedly encouraging King Charles to have a sit-down interview with them about his life, both before and after becoming monarch.
The chat would be held by Charles’ long-term friend, Jonathan Dimbleby, and aimed to cast the monarch in a positive light.
It is also to be conducted as a way to celebrate the royal coronation on May 6.
Although royal sources claim the monarch is apprehensive about possible questions, he is considering the BBC’s proposal.
The other option is to release his own footage and interview to be used by the media.
The source added: “There remains an option for the family to simply produce a coronation speech or content they film and supply.
“It allows control over what is said and would not address the Sussexes.”
Royal expert Angela Levin told The Sun Online that she doesn’t believe Charles will react to the claims until after the coronation.
Which, she added, she can’t see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attending: “I hope to goodness they don’t.”
However, The King does appear to want his son there, as he has reportedly asked the Archbishop of Canterbury to act as a go-between to get Harry could attend.
The Mail on Sunday reports that Charles has urged Justin Welby to try and make peace between William and his brother.
Mr Welby was also asked to step in and help the feuding brothers after the Queen died in September last year, the paper claims.
Sources close to Lambeth Palace are reported to have said Charles believes having the Sussexes there will create less drama – but the Prince of Wales isn’t happy.
According to the senior royal sources, William is worried Harry and Meghan’s presence will create too much distraction.
One source said: “The issue of substance is whether they attend the Coronation, and if they do, under what terms and conditions.
“The family is split, and all the indications are that Harry is being advised to agree to nothing at this stage and “play it long” right up to the last minute, which is making negotiations with him very difficult.
“Harry’s camp made clear that the idea that he would just attend the Coronation and behave himself but then be stripped of his titles was a total non-starter.
“While he might decide at some point to discard his titles of his own volition, he objects to the idea of being forcibly stripped of them.
“He resents being lumped together with Andrew in the public mind as the two “problem Princes”, when he considers the circumstances to be totally different.”
Both Lambeth Palace and Buckingham Palace have declined to comment.
