Following the report, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex hit back, calling the claims “pure invention fed, one can only assume, by sources intent on sabotaging any reconciliation between father and son.”

In a statement released on September 27, Harry’s team also corrected one of the report’s key details — regarding the exchange of gifts. While The Sun claimed that a framed photograph of Harry, Meghan, and their children had been handed over, the spokesperson clarified: “While we would have preferred such details to remain private, for the sake of clarity we can confirm that a framed photograph was handed over, however, the image did not contain the Duke and Duchess.”

An earlier statement from the Duke’s office to The Sun had emphasized that Harry’s visit was focused on “his patronages and supporting his good causes while also having time to catch up with family and friends.”

However, the latest allegations have reportedly disappointed the King. According to a Buckingham Palace source speaking to The Telegraph, Charles was “saddened” by the suggestion that his aides were deliberately undermining reconciliation efforts.

“It’s very sad,” the source said, “especially because everyone has been working hard behind the scenes to make the private relationship work.”