The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, reunited with his father, King Charles III, on Wednesday in London for their first private meeting in nearly two years, fueling speculation that the royal family’s long-standing divisions may finally be easing.
Harry was spotted entering Clarence House, the King’s residence, in a black Range Rover just after 5 p.m. local time, staying for around an hour before departing.
Sources confirmed that the pair shared afternoon tea together in what marked their first meaningful face-to-face interaction since February 2024, when Harry rushed to Britain following Charles’ cancer diagnosis.
The King had only just returned from Balmoral, where he spent much of the summer while undergoing treatment, and had earlier carried out official duties, including an audience with the premier of South Australia.
Harry’s visit to London this week has been packed with charity appearances. Earlier on Wednesday, he visited Imperial College’s Centre for Blast Injury Studies, an institution he opened in 2013—before joining a reception for his Invictus Games Foundation.
His meeting with his father delayed his arrival at the event by about 40 minutes, but the duke appeared upbeat, telling reporters who asked about the King, “Yes, he’s great, thank you.”
The reunion comes amid signs of tentative progress in mending ties. In recent months, aides from both sides have quietly met to reopen communication channels.
Yet, relations between Harry and his elder brother remain strained. William, focused on supporting his wife Catherine during her cancer treatment, has not shown any indication of reconciling with Harry, despite their physical proximity during recent engagements.
Harry’s visit also carried personal meaning. On Monday, shortly after arriving in Britain, he made a private stop at Windsor to honor Queen Elizabeth II on the third anniversary of her passing, laying flowers at her resting place.
That same day, William and Kate attended a separate memorial service just a short drive away, but the brothers did not meet.
Beyond family matters, Harry has used his UK trip to highlight humanitarian causes. His foundation pledged $500,000 to assist child amputees in Gaza and Ukraine, funding prosthetics, evacuations, and rehabilitation. He also announced a £1.1 million personal donation to help young people in Nottingham affected by violence.
Harry is set to conclude his visit on Thursday with an appearance for The Diana Award, the charity honoring his late mother’s legacy, before returning to California.