King Charles and Prince Harry finally got back together in London after almost two years apart. This led to rumors that the royal family's relationship might be getting better. On Wednesday, the Duke of Sussex and his father had tea together at Clarence House. This was their first time seeing each other in person since February 2024.
Harry is still in the UK on his own for a series of charity events, so this reunion is happening. It's still not clear if this means a full reconciliation, but their private meeting is the best sign yet that father and son may be able to talk to each other again, as per a report by CNN.
In what could be a first step toward mending the painful rift that has split Britain's royal family, a father and son had tea at the king's London home on Wednesday.
At 5:20 p.m. on a rainy afternoon, a car carrying Harry, 40, was spotted pulling into the king's London home, Clarence House. Following their stay at Scotland's Balmoral Castle earlier this week, Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, returned to London on Wednesday, where the king also presided over an investiture ceremony at Clarence House, according to Buckingham Palace, reported The New York Times.
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The meeting, whose potential had enticed royal observers since the prince's arrival in Britain on Monday for a four-day visit, was not immediately discussed by Harry's office.
What made Harry come back to the UK this week?
Prince Harry came back to the UK for a number of charity events. His first stop was a private visit to Windsor on Monday. He paid tribute to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died three years ago, by laying a wreath and flowers at St. George's Chapel, as per a report by CNN.
Harry went to the WellChild Awards later that day as the charity's patron. After that, he went to Nottingham to announce a £1.1 million ($1.49 million) personal donation to help young people who have been affected by violence. He was also going to visit the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London, which he opened in 2013, and hold a reception for his Invictus Games Foundation, as per a report by CNN.
The foundation promised $500,000 to help kids hurt in Gaza and Ukraine with prosthetics, medical evacuations, and other humanitarian programs.
Harry and the royal family have been fighting for years. In his 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, he made damaging claims, including worries about the color of his son Archie's skin. Harry's memoir later talked about personal problems, like a fight with his brother Prince William.
Harry said in May of this year that his father had not been talking to him because he was in a legal fight with the UK Home Office over security arrangements. He said he wanted to make up with his family, but he knew that some of them might "never forgive" him for writing the book and other choices he made in the past.
The meeting on Wednesday could be a turning point. In July, senior aides were seen trying to get Harry and the palace to talk to each other again, which was a sign that things were starting to get better.
Even though Harry saw his father again, it looks like the brothers are still not getting along. William was in Wales on Wednesday to open a new mental health center as part of World Suicide Prevention Day, as per a report by CNN.
Earlier this week, both brothers honored their grandmother, who has since passed away, in different ways. Harry did so at Windsor and William did so with Catherine in nearby Sunningdale. They didn't meet, even though they were less than ten miles apart.
For now, William's main goal is to help Catherine and their kids while she recovers from cancer treatment. Harry, on the other hand, kept up with his London commitments. He looked relaxed and told reporters that his father was "great" after their private meeting.
Prince Harry is expected to end his trip to the UK on Thursday with an event for The Diana Award, which honors his late mother's legacy. After that, he will go back to the US. It is not clear if his meeting with King Charles will lead to a lasting peace, but many people see it as a long-awaited step in the right direction.
They last saw each other in February 2024, not long after the King was told he had cancer.
Did Prince William see Prince Harry On this trip?
No, even though they were close by, Harry and William didn't see each other.
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Harry is still in the UK on his own for a series of charity events, so this reunion is happening. It's still not clear if this means a full reconciliation, but their private meeting is the best sign yet that father and son may be able to talk to each other again, as per a report by CNN.
In what could be a first step toward mending the painful rift that has split Britain's royal family, a father and son had tea at the king's London home on Wednesday.
At 5:20 p.m. on a rainy afternoon, a car carrying Harry, 40, was spotted pulling into the king's London home, Clarence House. Following their stay at Scotland's Balmoral Castle earlier this week, Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, returned to London on Wednesday, where the king also presided over an investiture ceremony at Clarence House, according to Buckingham Palace, reported The New York Times.
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The meeting, whose potential had enticed royal observers since the prince's arrival in Britain on Monday for a four-day visit, was not immediately discussed by Harry's office.
What made Harry come back to the UK this week?
Prince Harry came back to the UK for a number of charity events. His first stop was a private visit to Windsor on Monday. He paid tribute to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died three years ago, by laying a wreath and flowers at St. George's Chapel, as per a report by CNN.
Harry went to the WellChild Awards later that day as the charity's patron. After that, he went to Nottingham to announce a £1.1 million ($1.49 million) personal donation to help young people who have been affected by violence. He was also going to visit the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London, which he opened in 2013, and hold a reception for his Invictus Games Foundation, as per a report by CNN.
The foundation promised $500,000 to help kids hurt in Gaza and Ukraine with prosthetics, medical evacuations, and other humanitarian programs.
How bad has the relationship between the royal family been?
Harry and the royal family have been fighting for years. In his 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, he made damaging claims, including worries about the color of his son Archie's skin. Harry's memoir later talked about personal problems, like a fight with his brother Prince William.
Harry said in May of this year that his father had not been talking to him because he was in a legal fight with the UK Home Office over security arrangements. He said he wanted to make up with his family, but he knew that some of them might "never forgive" him for writing the book and other choices he made in the past.
The meeting on Wednesday could be a turning point. In July, senior aides were seen trying to get Harry and the palace to talk to each other again, which was a sign that things were starting to get better.
Did Harry and William see each other while they were there?
Even though Harry saw his father again, it looks like the brothers are still not getting along. William was in Wales on Wednesday to open a new mental health center as part of World Suicide Prevention Day, as per a report by CNN.
Earlier this week, both brothers honored their grandmother, who has since passed away, in different ways. Harry did so at Windsor and William did so with Catherine in nearby Sunningdale. They didn't meet, even though they were less than ten miles apart.
For now, William's main goal is to help Catherine and their kids while she recovers from cancer treatment. Harry, on the other hand, kept up with his London commitments. He looked relaxed and told reporters that his father was "great" after their private meeting.
Prince Harry is expected to end his trip to the UK on Thursday with an event for The Diana Award, which honors his late mother's legacy. After that, he will go back to the US. It is not clear if his meeting with King Charles will lead to a lasting peace, but many people see it as a long-awaited step in the right direction.
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When was the last time King Charles and Prince Harry saw each other?They last saw each other in February 2024, not long after the King was told he had cancer.
Did Prince William see Prince Harry On this trip?
No, even though they were close by, Harry and William didn't see each other.
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