Prince Harry Fears He’s ‘Running Out of Time to Repair’ Relationship with Cancer-Stricken King Charles (Exclusive)

Prince Harry’s relationship with King Charles III remains strained despite their brief reunion, Examiner can reveal.

“Harry thought things would be much better by now but if anything, they seem to be worse,” admits a source, “and that really scares him, especially considering his father’s age and state of health.”

Charles, 77, was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and while his treatments have been reduced, the British monarch “is not described as being in remission or ‘cured,’” per the BBC.

“Harry is terrified that they are running out of time to repair this and that really haunts him,” says the source. “He genuinely believed that no matter how bad things got, there would always be a path back to his dad, but lately there’s a real sense that the door may actually be closing.”

There had been hope of a reconciliation. After sitting down with Charles for a private tea at London’s Clarence House in September — their first meeting in 19 months — Harry told The Guardian that he felt hopeful about the future.

However, “he reaches out and doesn’t hear back most of the time,” reveals the source. “It’s disheartening. Harry knows Charles has a lot on his plate with his health and the pressures of the monarchy, but it still hurts deeply to feel like he’s being shut out.”

As Examiner previously reported, Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to travel to the U.S. in April — and Harry has made it clear that he would love it if his father came and visited him and his family.

“All he wants is to spend some quality time with his dad, but the odds of that happening anytime soon are not good,” says the source. “Harry won’t let it go, though. He’s ready to beg his dad. It means that much.”