Royal Photographer Claims King Charles Was Not Speaking to Prince Harry at Time of Archie's Birth
Veteran royal photographer Arthur Edwards has revealed in his memoir, "Cup of Tea, Arthur?," that King Charles (then Prince Charles) was reportedly not speaking to his son, Prince Harry, in May 2019, around the time of Prince Archie's birth. Edwards recounts an incident during an official trip to Germany with Charles and Queen Camilla (then Duchess of Cornwall). After receiving photos of newborn Archie on his phone, Edwards showed them to Camilla, who then encouraged him to show them to Charles. However, Charles's then-press secretary, Julian Payne, allegedly intervened, stating, "He's not talking to his son." This alleged exchange occurred approximately eight months before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their intention to step back as senior working royals in January 2020, suggesting a pre-existing strain in their relationship. The account does not specify the reason for the alleged breakdown in communication.