Prince Harry is unlikely to encounter two senior royals during a potential return to the UK this summer, according to reports. The Duke of Sussex, 41, is expected to visit for a one-year countdown event for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, possibly with his wife Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Reports suggest a reunion with King Charles could take place at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the family might stay in estate cottages. Royal author Ingrid Seward noted that Balmoral is the only place where the King has time to see his grandchildren, and the Sussexes could be accommodated there.
However, Seward indicated that the King would take meticulous precautions to avoid overlapping visits with royals with whom Harry no longer maintains cordial relations. This makes it improbable that Harry would encounter his estranged brother, Prince William, or William's wife, Princess Catherine, during any visit.
Seward remarked, 'I think the King would pick very carefully who was going to be there at the same time, and it certainly wouldn't be William and Kate. If it were, I'd be absolutely astounded.' Harry last saw his father in September, and despite several UK visits this year, the two have not met face to face.
