The last time King Charles and Prince Harry saw each other was on May 6, the day Charles was officially crowned King of England.
Harry did attend the ceremony, but his visit was a brief one. He skipped the lunch afterward, and according to reports, many members of the royal family were actually relieved to hear he wouldn’t be staying in Britain for long.
The main reason for his quick departure was his son’s birthday, which happened to fall on the same day as the coronation.
In reality, even if he had stayed, things might have been tense, given that his relationships with his father, brother, and other close family members remain strained.
Over the past year, Harry has made numerous accusations against his family.
According to reports, there is little to no chance of “Harry to meet with William over ‘peace talks,’ as the Prince of Wales refuses to meet his younger brother.”
A friend of William’s told the Daily Beast, “He feels utterly betrayed by what Harry wrote about him in the book and said about him on Netflix.”
They went on to say, “They were very close growing up, so it has been very painful for William. But ultimately, what can he do? Just look at Spare. It’s literally William’s worst nightmare. I think it is completely understandable that right now, William is still absolutely disgusted by what his brother has done.”
It’s unclear if Charles and Harry met during the Duke’s UK visit, but many expect a reunion in November for the King’s 75th birthday. Despite past tensions—especially over Harry’s comments about Camilla—Charles may invite Harry, Meghan, and their children.
According to the Daily Mail, the celebration will be a low-key, family-focused event. A royal source stated Charles prefers a minimal affair, given the many recent royal events. Experts believe he may extend an olive branch to Harry, primarily to see his grandchildren.
However, royal author Angela Levin says Harry shouldn’t expect an apology.
Royal author Angela Levin claims Harry shouldn’t expect an apology. She says King Charles wants his grandchildren there, but if Harry seeks an apology, “he can get lost.”
Levin suggests Harry might visit the UK alone with Archie, as Meghan could stay in the U.S. with Lilibet.
Meanwhile, Harry is not expected at the private Balmoral gathering marking Queen Elizabeth’s passing, which will include King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Kate, and other senior royals. Historian Tessa Dunlop notes Harry and Meghan “haven’t actively been invited.”
Harry and Meghan have an open invitation to Balmoral but weren’t specifically invited to the Queen’s commemoration, as they won’t be in the UK. Harry is expected to be at the Invictus Games in Germany. The gathering is a private family event, and since they’re not around, there was no point in extending an official invite.
Prince Harry is set to attend the Invictus Games in Germany on September 17, with reports suggesting possible peace talks with King Charles.
A royal source told OK! that the King will return to London from Balmoral around the same time, before heading to France on September 20. With a few days free, efforts are underway to arrange a meeting between father and son.
The upcoming meeting will be the first since the coronation.
A royal source stated that while King Charles loves Prince Harry, he has been deeply hurt by his actions. The King will always support his son but refuses public disputes. If talks happen, he will insist that private family matters remain private.
Although Meghan Markle is expected at the Invictus Games, she is unlikely to join Harry for the peace talks.
We hope Harry can mend his relationship with his father and brother.