King Charles may be too “busy” to meet with his youngest son, Prince Harry, when he flies to London next week. Despite not seeing each other for the last two months, it’s still unknown if Charles’ schedule will allow him to meet up with Harry, and if he does, it will be brief. The King’s busy schedule includes his weekly audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as well as the first Buckingham Palace garden party of the season and previous engagements. If he is able to, the King will make time for the California-based royal, who will be in town to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games at St. Paul’s Cathedral on May 8.
Harry, 39, will be returning to the UK for the first time since early February when he flew in shortly after the King announced his cancer diagnosis. Buckingham Palace revealed that the monarch, 75, was undergoing treatment for an unnamed cancer on Feb. 10. Despite his diagnosis, the King continues to undertake state business and official paperwork as usual. Harry immediately flew to be by his father’s side, while his wife, Meghan Markle, remained in their Montecito, Calif., home with their two children. Harry saw his father at Clarence House before returning stateside the following day and expressed gratitude for being able to spend time with him during a difficult period.
Harry’s upcoming trip to London is not the last time he will see his father for a while. Page Six exclusively reported that the King may invite Harry and his family to Balmoral Castle this summer in an attempt to mend fences and see his grandchildren, whom he has only seen on a handful of occasions. Charles and Harry have had a fractured relationship for the last couple of years, which was exacerbated by the publication of Harry’s tell-all memoir “Spare” in 2022. There is no word on whether Harry will see Prince William, whom he has been feuding with for years, during his upcoming trip. In fact, Harry reportedly found out about Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis from a television report and released a statement wishing health and healing for her and the family.
Despite their strained relationship, Charles and Harry have been making efforts to repair their bond. When the King announced his cancer diagnosis, Harry immediately flew to be by his father’s side, demonstrating his commitment to family. While they may not have seen each other in the last two months, there are plans for Harry to visit his father again this summer at Balmoral Castle. The King may extend an invitation to Harry and his family in an attempt to mend fences and allow him to spend time with his grandchildren.
Harry’s upcoming trip to London is significant not only for celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but also for potentially reconnecting with his father and possibly Prince William. While it is uncertain if Charles will be able to meet with Harry given his busy schedule, there are indications that efforts are being made to reunite the family. Despite the challenges they have faced in recent years, the King’s cancer diagnosis has brought Harry and his family together to support each other during difficult times. As Harry prepares to leave Meghan and their children in California to visit his father, there is hope that this trip will be a step towards healing and repairing relationships within the royal family.
