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It was previously reported that Harry was keen for his father to attend this year’s countdown event alongside him. The Duke – who has been involved in a bitter feud with his family for some time – has spoken openly on numerous occasions about his wish to reconcile. Although it remains unclear if Harry has reached out to the King, or whether the monarch would accept a potential invitation, Mr Bowers said that he believes it would be something that Prince William<\/a> would “forbid”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Speaking on the latest edition of the Daily Expresso, Mr Bowers told host broadcaster and journalist JJ Anisiobi that he doesn’t believe the King would be in attendance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Mr Anisiobi asked the author: “So you don’t think there’s a chance that King Charles will just pop in for five minutes, say hello, smile for the cameras, shake his son’s hand, and then jump back in the Rolls-Royce?”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Mr Bowers replied: “I don’t. Not even. Not least because of what we’ve discussed, but also because I think William will forbid it.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n He added: “I think William’s role in all this is pretty critical, and he wants to have a smooth transition. He wants to change the monarchy. Understandably. He wants to modernise it. He needs to appeal to young people and all the other things.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “He doesn’t want to be involved in more controversy, especially to benefit Harry and Meghan.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Duke of Sussex joined the HALO Trust and travelled near the town of Bucha<\/a> for a demonstration of the latest digital de-mining technology on Friday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Duke of Sussex has said he will always be part of the royal family during his surprise visit, adding he is in the war-torn country \u201cdoing the very thing that I was born to do\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n