The 53-minute meeting with Prince Harry’s father, King Charles, did not bring about an official reconciliation, but the new details reveal a sentimental moment shared between the father and son.
According to Sun, the “clear and formal” summit on September 10 felt like the Duke of Sussex “official visitors” to the UK, rather than the close family. Still, he presented his father with framed photos of his young family, including his wife Meghan Markle and his children, Archie, 6, Lillivet and 4.
According to the outlet, King Charles, 76, gave Prince Harry an early birthday present at his 41th year of age. The two fathers celebrated the milestone on September 15th.
Following the outlet, the father-son duo met at about 5:22pm when Harry arrived via Land Rover in Clarence House.
Harry was said to have left the meeting for his Invictus game reception at 6:14pm after enjoying his kiss on the cheek and enjoying his private tea time.
The publication claimed that “the next time we return to London, King’s Door will remain open for another private cup of tea,” but Royalsau told the outlet it intends to support the Sandringham Agreement, which set the terms of Harry’s departure from royal duties.
This eliminates Harry’s “half, half” hybrid role, who left the UK with the Duchess of Sussex for a living in Montecito, California in 2020.
“The king is a generous man, but it is absolutely clear in his observance of his late mother’s decision that he cannot have “half-half” members of the working royal family,” a royal source previously told the Daily Mail.
Sources argued to the outlet that Prince Harry had no desire to return to his royal duties in any capacity, and simply wanted to be involved with his family.
“The trip also had time to catch up with family and friends, focusing on his sponsorship and supporting his legitimate causes,” a prince spokesman told the Sun.
As for rumors, Harry’s representatives called the speculation “garbage” because the young prince intended to “weak” his relationship with Prince William’s father.
“I’m not steadfast,” they told the Sun. “Harry is not trying to drive a wedge between the Prince of Wales and the King.”
Charles and Harry representatives did not immediately respond to Page 6’s request for comment.
Since relocating to the wealthy Southern California enclave, the exiled couple welcomed their two children. The two children did not meet King Platinum Jubilee in June 2022 due to concerns about Harry’s safety.
The 53-minute meeting was the first meeting between a father and son in 19 months. Sources told Page 6 that Harry shared a video of his child with the monarch and that the prince spokesman “loves” him returning to England for a reunion.
“He obviously loved being able to go back to the UK and catch up with his old friends, colleagues and support the incredible work that generally meant so much to him,” the rep said.
During the visit, Harry took a long time to visit his grandmother Elizabeth II’s Cemetery Queen.
Following his chat with King Charles, Harry told reporters that his father, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2024, is doing something “great.”
Earlier this month, US Weekly reported that a “handwritten letter” by the Duke of Sussex was caused by a “handwritten letter” by the Duke of Sussex, saying that he “expresses his desire to reunite.” There was reportedly a “hugging and tears” during the meetup, and the insider leaked, “The mood was real and positive.”
“When they first met each other, they shared a long embrace,” a source from Us Weekly claimed. “Harry started crying, but it was very emotional for both of them. They really missed each other.”
