Let’s talk royals for a moment! Prince Harry has always had a special bond with his father, Prince Charles. Recently, the Duke of Sussex revealed how much that bond meant during one of the most significant moments of his life—his wedding to Meghan Markle. In a deeply personal moment caught on camera, Harry expressed gratitude for Charles stepping in when it mattered most. "I was incredibly moved by his willingness to do that," Harry shares emotionally in the BBC One documentary Prince, Son, and Heir: Charles at 70, which aired on November 8.
Harry’s Heartfelt Request to Charles
As we all know, Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, couldn’t attend the Windsor Castle wedding. This left Harry with a decision—someone needed to walk Meghan down the aisle. Naturally, Harry turned to the person he trusted most: his dad. "I think he had an idea it was coming," Harry recalls. "Without hesitation, he said, 'Of course, I’ll do whatever Meghan needs. I’m here for you both.' That was such a reassuring response, and it meant the world to me." Charles’ willingness to step up shows just how much he cares for his son and daughter-in-law.
That Special Moment Between Father and Son
On the big day, Prince Charles led Meghan down the aisle to her prince. As they approached, Harry turned to his dad and said, “Thank you, Pa.” This simple yet powerful gesture wasn’t lost on anyone. Harry explains, "You’ve got to express your gratitude. Just because he’s my father doesn’t mean I can simply take it for granted. That heartfelt 'thank you' was my way of showing how much it meant to me." It’s these small, personal moments that remind us of the humanity behind the royal family.
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Camilla’s Perspective on the Special Day
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, had her own take on the wedding day. She didn’t hear Harry’s words at the time, but watching the event on TV afterward, she found it incredibly touching. "I think it was such a beautiful gesture," Camilla says in the documentary. "Sitting where I was, you couldn’t hear what he said, but it resonated deeply when I watched it later. It was a truly heartfelt moment." Camilla also highlighted another sweet gesture from Charles—escorting Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland, to sign the marriage register. "Seeing my husband take the bride’s mother by the hand—it moved everyone present," she adds.
