Prince William and King Charles clash over Harry’s visit to Britain

“The concern isn’t necessarily about what happens during this visit. It’s about what happens next. Every conversation, meeting or private family moment is viewed through the lens of whether it could one day reappear in another public project for Harry and Meghan. That uncertainty continues to make people uncomfortable – and William is taking this stand.”

The insider added: “He is among the family members who feel they have become unwilling participants in a story over which they have no control. There is fear that greater access could ultimately create opportunities for future books, documentaries or television productions. Whether that fear is justified is beside the point – the concern itself is very real.”

Tensions are said to be particularly acute when it comes to William’s relationship with his cancer-stricken father, Charles.

Another royal source said: ‘William and Charles are approaching this situation from very different perspectives. The king is focused on maintaining a relationship with his son and grandchildren wherever possible. William is more concerned about protecting the institution and avoiding a repeat of the troubles that followed previous revelations.

“William He has not forgotten the impact of the Sussexes’ Oprah interview, their Netflix series and Harry’s memoir Saveand those experiences continue to shape his thinking.”