Amidst speculation reported by The Telegraph, King Charles’ packed schedule for his upcoming London visit may preclude a reunion with Prince Harry, his son based in California.
Despite a two-month gap since their last meeting, uncertainties linger over whether Charles can spare the time for a brief encounter with Harry during the latter’s attendance at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Invictus Games on May 8 at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
The monarch’s agenda is brimming with commitments, including his weekly audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, hosting the season’s first Buckingham Palace garden party, and fulfilling prior engagements.
Prince Harry’s impending return to the UK marks his first visit since early February, following the announcement of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.
Buckingham Palace disclosed on Feb. 10 that the monarch, 75, was undergoing treatment for an undisclosed cancer, leading him to defer public engagements while maintaining state responsibilities and official paperwork.
In a swift response to the news, Prince Harry flew to Clarence House to be by his father’s side, spending under an hour before returning stateside. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to support his father during a challenging period.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding their reunion in London, reports suggest King Charles may extend an olive branch to Harry and his family by inviting them to Balmoral Castle this summer.
Such an invitation aims to foster reconciliation and allow Charles to spend quality time with his grandchildren, whom he has seen infrequently in recent times.
The relationship between Charles and Harry has weathered strains, notably exacerbated by the publication of Harry’s memoir “Spare” in 2022. Additionally, questions loom over whether Harry will engage with his brother, Prince William, amid longstanding reported tensions between them.
Harry’s journey to London comes against the backdrop of another family health crisis, as he reportedly learned about his sister-in-law Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis through a television report. In response, he and Meghan Markle released a statement conveying their well wishes for her recovery.
