India, April 16 -- The Duke of Sussex's relationship with the King remains "distant", with Harry's letters and calls to his father going unanswered, sources have said. Harry has also been left in the dark about Charles's current condition, only learning of his recent hospital stay for side-effects of his cancer treatment through the media, People magazine reported.

A source told the US publication: "I don't think there is any rapprochement", with another adding: "They are distant."

Harry was in London last week for his appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree ...