King Charles was spotted arriving at Clarence House in London, possibly hinting at a potential meeting with his estranged son, Prince Harry. The King departed from RAF Northolt in West London around 3 pm today after returning to the capital from his summer stay in Balmoral. With a police escort, King Charles made his way to Clarence House, reaching the royal residence at 3:46 pm.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry visited Imperial College London today, where he paid a visit to the Centre for Blast Injury Studies, an institution he inaugurated 12 years ago. He is scheduled for another engagement later in the evening, creating a possible opportunity for a reunion. The Duke of Sussex is expected to participate in an event related to the Invictus Games in London tonight, offering a brief window for a potential meeting with his father.
During his current visit to the UK, Prince Harry recently attended the WellChild Awards in London and undertook engagements in Nottingham. He plans to remain in the UK until at least Thursday, raising hopes for a potential reconciliation meeting with his father, King Charles.
Sources reveal a mutual desire from both sides to facilitate a meeting. Prince Harry, expressing his wish for family reconciliation, is reportedly willing to make adjustments to attend the meeting. While there is enthusiasm for a reunion, Buckingham Palace and representatives for Prince Harry have refrained from disclosing any specifics regarding the timing or occurrence of a potential meeting.
The last face-to-face encounter between father and son occurred nearly 20 months ago when Prince Harry rushed to see King Charles in February 2024 upon hearing of his cancer diagnosis. However, their meeting lasted just over 30 minutes before the King departed for recuperation in Sandringham. In a statement to the BBC in May, Prince Harry mentioned the strained communication with his father due to legal matters, expressing uncertainty about the future.
Despite not receiving an offer to stay at a royal residence, Prince Harry is covering his accommodation expenses at a hotel during his UK visit. Previously, he has publicly expressed hopes for reconciliation with his family, acknowledging past tensions highlighted in interviews and his memoir.
In a significant move, senior aides representing King Charles and Prince Harry were photographed together in London this July, marking an initial effort to establish communication channels between the two parties.