The Duke of Sussex has arrived in the United Kingdom for a brief visit to mark the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games, but royal watchers hoping for a reconciliation will be disappointed. Buckingham Palace sources have confirmed that a meeting with his father, King Charles III, will not take place during the trip.
The King's schedule is reportedly 'full to the brim' with official duties and prior engagements, leaving no room for a reunion with his youngest son. This news follows recent developments after both the King and the Princess of Wales announced their cancer diagnoses earlier this year.
A Strained Relationship Continues
Further compounding the familial distance, it is also understood that Prince Harry will not meet with his brother, the Prince of Wales, during his time in London. The relationship between the siblings remains severely strained, largely due to the revelations made in Harry's memoir, Spare, and his various televised interviews.
The Duke is scheduled to attend a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday to honour a decade of the Invictus Games, the international sporting event he founded for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women.
Uncertainty Over Royal Residence
Where the Duke will reside during his stay remains a topic of speculation. His usual London base, Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate, was relinquished following a request from the King after Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from royal duties. It is unclear if he will stay in a hotel or avail himself of another private residence.
This visit marks a significant moment, being his first return to the UK since his fleeting trip in February following the announcement of the King's cancer diagnosis. That previous visit was notably brief, and the Duke did not meet with his brother.
The ongoing separation between Prince Harry and the rest of the Royal Family underscores the deep and persistent divisions that continue to define their relationships, even in the face of personal health challenges.
