Prince Harry has arrived in London, making his first trip back to the UK in nearly half a year. He landed at Heathrow Airport this morning, flying solo while his wife Meghan Markle and their children Archie and Lilibet stayed in the US. The purpose of Harry’s visit is to attend the WellChild Awards, an event honoring the accomplishments and strength of seriously ill children and their families.
This will be Harry’s 15th appearance at the annual award ceremony, where he serves as the charity’s patron, a role he has held for 17 years. During the event, the Duke will engage with each award recipient and their families at a pre-ceremony gathering before presenting an award to an inspirational child aged four to six. Harry’s return to the UK coincides with the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s passing.
Speculation has arisen regarding a potential meeting between Harry and his estranged father, King Charles, during this visit. If they do meet, it would be their first encounter since February 2024. Harry has expressed his desire to mend relations with King Charles and the wider royal family, with reports of peace discussions surfacing after senior aides from both sides were observed meeting in London in early July.
Sources suggest a strong possibility of a reunion between Harry and King Charles, indicating a newfound willingness on both sides to reconcile. Despite lingering family issues, there seems to be a genuine effort towards reconciliation, beginning with Charles and Harry. The focus is on a private and respectful face-to-face conversation between father and son, with the aim of fostering further dialogue.
While rumors circulate about a potential meeting between Prince Harry and King Charles during his brief London visit, neither Buckingham Palace nor the Sussex team has confirmed any such plans.