Charles is much more concerned about Philip’s health than Oprah’s interview when the 99-year-old Duke enters the hospital on his twentieth day
- Prince Charles is said to be “deeply concerned” about Prince Philip’s well-being
- Source says he’s much more concerned about the father than “whatever Oprah does”
- He is expected to remain in hospital to continue treatment for several days
The Prince of Wales is far more concerned about his father’s health than the appearance of Meghan and Harry’s chats in the United States, according to The Mail on Sunday.
Charles is said to be “deeply concerned” about the well-being of Prince Philip, who improved last night after a successful heart procedure.
A source said of the future king: “He is a man who feels emotions with great intensity and is much more concerned with the Duke of Edinburgh than Oprah Winfrey does in California.”
Charles is said to be “deeply concerned” about the well-being of Prince Philip, who improved last night after a successful heart procedure
Prince Philip (pictured) underwent surgery last Wednesday at St Bartholomew’s in central London, a leading heart center of the NHS, before being transferred back to King Edward VII’s private hospital on Friday.
Philip spends his twentieth day in the hospital, but is expected to be well enough to reunite with the queen soon.
The 99-year-old was operated on last Wednesday at St Bartholomew’s in central London, a leading NHS heart center, before being taken back to King Edward VII Private Hospital on Friday.
Buckingham Palace said he is expected to remain in hospital to “continue treatment” for several days. He was admitted to hospital on 16 February after feeling unwell at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.
He was later revealed to be in treatment for an infection and was then transferred last Monday for treatment of a pre-existing heart condition. The palace declined to comment on the operation, but a stent is known to have been installed in 2011.
Meanwhile, sources claim that although the expected revelations from Harry and Meghan have made the Prince of Wales “very sad”, he is still in contact with his young son. They talk periodically, although they have not discussed the content of the interview and it is not believed that Charles intervened to try to prevent the Sussex from continuing with the plan.
A source said: “They have maintained a close father-son relationship for a long time and leave labor discussions to men in gray suits.”
It is widely accepted that Charles and Harry have not always had the easiest relationship. The privileged royalty claim it would have been irritating for the Prince of Wales to see Harry recently defend the Netflix drama The Crown, which paints young Charles as a cruel and discouraged puppy.
Sources say that although the expected revelations from Harry and Meghan have made the Prince of Wales “very sad”, he is still in contact with his young son.
When the last series was released, there was concern in the palace that the drama had taken its toll: portraying Diana as a victim and painting Charles as a ruthless and indifferent husband determined to destroy her trust.
It’s fictional. But it’s freely based on the truth, ”said Harry, who has a lucrative Netflix deal, in an interview with Hollywood chat presenter James Corden.
Charles’ unwillingness to confront his son, however, may be useful for a reconciliation that might even reunite Harry with his brother William.
A source said: “The prince will wait to see what happens and talk to Harry after the show is over.”