King Charles 'Needs a Drink': Monarch 'Fed Up' With Prince Harry as 'Whiny' Duke 'Nags Daddy' for Security Before U.K. Trip

Prince Harry is heading back to the U.K. on Monday, September 30, for the WellChild Awards, and King Charles III "probably needs a drink" at this point to deal with it, in the words of one X commenter.

The news led broadcaster Helena Chard to share, "All royal family members want to be sure that their conversations remain private," the photographer told Fox News Digital. "King Charles is thoroughly fed up with Prince Harry assuming that he can [manage] his security requests. He will not be available 24/7 for Prince Harry's demands."

The head of state's reign turned two years old on September 8, and His Majesty's 24 months as monarch thus far have been "nothing short of chaotic and even a tad bit depressing," one royal insider observed.

Apart from a cancer diagnosis, Kate, Princess of Wales' former battle with the disease, and growing resistance to the Crown, the King has also had to deal with "shenanigans" from his youngest child.

But despite His Majesty's frustrations with his youngest child, the monarch "loves Prince Harry as a father," Chard added. [He] will make an effort to communicate with him, especially on important days."

Although the sovereign wished Harry a happy 40th birthday on Sunday, September 15, the Head of the Commonwealth is reportedly turning a corner with Sussex drama when his vacation at Balmoral Castle concludes toward the end of this month.

"The King has always been upbeat, not once has he allowed himself to question the future, he’s dealt with everything head-on," a source spilled when discussing the monarch's resilience this year. "Now he is back in business. There is a spring in his step and a renewed vigor with it too. Everything is looking positive, which is welcome. Would the King prefer relations were not as they were between his son and the family? Of course."

They continued, "Through all the trials and tribulations the King has had to deal with this year, for himself and his family, I’ve never seen a person so positive and upbeat about the future. Even though he has been receiving regular hospital treatment, having to adapt his diary and way of working for a time this year, he never once felt sorry for himself or bemoaned his situation."

His Majesty is reportedly dedicated to mending the rift between his sons, which could "play a part" in his decision to see Harry again.

"That rift sounds like one that's going to be very difficult to mend," journalist Nigel Nelson told an outlet. "If it is mendable, who would be in a better position to mend it than their father?"

The King's death will immediately make William the new monarch, and reports now reflect a potential Montecito meltdown when the news one day hits.

But at the end of the day here in the present, "the King needs a break from this drama," a royal insider shared.