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King Charles III Refuses to Alter Plans Amidst Prince Harry’s High Court Battle
Prince Harry is set to return to the High Court in early June, taking Mirror Group newspapers MGN to court over phone hacking allegations.
However, a clash in schedules will see King Charles III embarking on a solo trip to Romania next week, coinciding with his son's court appearance, making it unlikely for the two to meet.
Sources close to the Royal Family reveal that Harry had reached out to his father, hoping for his and his brother's testimony regarding the alleged phone hacking involving the Royal Family.
Despite Harry's plea, King Charles remains steadfast in following his pre-arranged itinerary.
Both King Charles and Queen Elizabeth II meticulously plan their schedules months in advance, leaving little room for spontaneity.
The decision not to cancel the long-anticipated trip to Romania raises questions as to why King Charles should alter his plans due to Harry's legal battle.
Prince William also refrains from involvement in the case, as Harry previously accused him of colluding with MGN.
By implicating members of the Royal Family in legal proceedings, they risk facing public scrutiny on par with ordinary citizens, demanding a higher standard of conduct from them.
The strategic move by King Charles III to be away during Harry's court appearance is seen as a calculated measure to prevent any potential media manipulation or false narratives that could arise from their proximity.
His upcoming retreat to Romania, scheduled for next week, aligns with his post-coronation recovery period, where he will reside in his rural Transylvanian estate.
The Queen, opting to stay at her Wiltshire residence, will not accompany him on this trip.
During his annual sojourn to Transylvania, the King indulges in hiking, painting, and unwinding with a good book, far from the royal spotlight.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry is gearing up to provide personal testimony at the MGN trial in London, confronting former Mirror editor Piers Morgan, a vocal critic of the Sussexes.
The trial is anticipated to span three days, encompassing opening statements, Harry's testimony, cross-examination, and testimonies from MGN's representatives.
Previously, Prince Harry attributed delays in his legal actions against the Daily Mail publisher to the Royal Family's withholding of information on phone hacking practices within tabloids.
His assertions shed light on the inner workings of Buckingham Palace, labeling it as an institution that impeded his access to crucial details.
As the legal battle unfolds, tensions rise between the Sussexes and the media conglomerate, setting the stage for a high-stakes courtroom showdown.