Prince Harry is expected to reunite with his father, King Charles III, in just a few weeks — marking the first time the two have met in almost 20 months.

The Duke of Sussex has endured a strained relationship with the royal family since he and Meghan Markle stepped back from official duties in 2020 and relocated to California. Their decision sparked years of tension, with Harry later detailing his grievances in the couple’s explosive interviews, Netflix documentary, and his 2023 memoir Spare. Allegations of mistreatment and bullying left deep divides between the Sussexes and the institution.

Hope for Reconciliation

Despite the rift, Harry has recently suggested he is eager to rebuild ties with his family. In May, he told the BBC: “There’s no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has. You know, he won’t speak to me because of this security stuff. But it would be nice to reconcile.”

Now, according to a report in The Mirror, Harry and Charles are set to meet when the Duke travels to London in September to attend the WellChild Awards, a charity event he has supported for years. The ceremony, which Harry has attended 14 times before, coincides with the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death on 8 September.