Reports have surfaced alleging that Prince Harry reached out via email to the Palace, expressing his desire for another brief and formal meeting with King Charles during his visit to the United Kingdom in February.
This visit coincided with the announcement of King Charles's cancer diagnosis. Prince Harry, upon hearing the news, promptly flew back from the United States to his homeland to be with his father. Upon arriving in London, the Duke of Sussex reportedly engaged in a half-hour conversation with the King, marking their first substantial private interaction in 15 months.
Harry wasted no time upon his arrival at Heathrow, heading straight to Clarence House to see his father. Photographs captured his arrival at approximately 3:15 in the afternoon. However, just half an hour later, around 3:45, the King and Queen were spotted waving to crowds as they departed from Clarence House.
According to a royal insider with close ties to the Palace, Prince Harry expressed his desire to have another brief and formal meeting with his father in the near future. This desire stems partly from his impending return to England in May for an Invictus Games event. Nonetheless, any forthcoming meeting between Harry and King Charles is anticipated to remain concise and formal, as both parties are wary of the potential repercussions of sensitive conversations being leaked to the public, particularly given the strained relationships resulting from recent interviews and publications.
Just as Prince Harry's relationship with his brother William has been adversely affected, his relationship with his father has also suffered. Both William and Charles harbor concerns about the confidentiality of their discussions, fearing that Harry may choose to disclose private matters publicly.
Despite Harry's hopes for a meaningful meeting, the royal source indicates that King Charles tactfully declined the request for another meeting by suggesting that Harry bring his children along. Charles and Camilla have cultivated strong bonds with their other grandchildren, and there is a collective desire for Archie and Lily to foster a similar connection.
However, this condition poses a dilemma for Harry, as he is hesitant to expose his children to the public eye. The spokesperson representing the Sussexes emphasized that the decision regarding the children's attendance hinges solely on Meghan's willingness to accompany Harry to the UK. The uncertainty surrounding Meghan's participation leaves Archie and Lily's potential visit up in the air.
The issue of the children's attendance raises questions about Harry's ability to care for them independently. While experts express concerns about their absence from King Charles's life, it's noteworthy that there is also a maternal grandfather in the US who is eager to spend time with his grandchildren, despite not holding royal status or wealth.
