Prince Harry returns to London on September 8, sparking speculation on whether he will reunite with King Charles for the first time in 18 months.
Prince Harry is heading back to the UK next month, and the trip has already stirred talk that he could finally come face-to-face with his father, King Charles, a People report stated. If it happens, it would be their first meeting in a year and a half. The Duke of Sussex, 40, has been clear that he wants to fix things, but whether his family feels the same way is still very much up in the air.
The last time Harry and Charles were face-to-face was in February 2024. That was just after the King, now 76, confirmed he was being treated for cancer, People noted. This time Harry’s visit is tied to the WellChild Awards on September 8, an event he rarely misses and one he has often said means a lot to him. Meghan Markle is not expected to join, nor are their children, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4.
A Balmoral opening?
According to People, Charles will likely still be in Scotland at Balmoral Castle during his son’s trip. That raises the obvious question: could Harry be invited up north for a private meeting? The timing is loaded. September 8 also marks three years since Queen Elizabeth’s death, another layer of emotion on what is already a tense family situation.
The Palace has not given any hint about a reunion. In fact, recent history suggests otherwise. Each time Harry has been back – for funerals, court hearings, or public events – there has been no face-to-face meeting with his father or brother. When he was in London last year for the Invictus Games anniversary, Charles was hosting an event nearby. Still, no meeting happened, People reported.
Years of distance between Harry and the royals
The breakdown between Harry and the royals traces back to 2020, when he and Meghan stepped away from official duties and moved to California. Things worsened with the Oprah interview, the couple’s Netflix series, and Harry’s memoir Spare. The book alleged a fight with William and painted a complicated picture of both Charles and Queen Camilla.
