Father and son reconnect: Harry and King Charles share tea in London
The reunion comes after months of speculation about whether the Duke of Sussex would sit down with his father during his visit to the UK.
Prince Harry has reunited with King Charles in London for their first face-to-face meeting in over a year, raising hopes of easing long-standing tensions within the royal family.
The two met privately at Clarence House on Wednesday, where the King hosted his son for tea in a meeting that lasted about 50 minutes. Buckingham Palace confirmed the gathering but said it would not comment further on the details.
When asked by reporters afterward about the King, Prince Harry simply replied, “yes, he’s great.”
The reunion comes after months of speculation about whether the Duke of Sussex would sit down with his father during his visit to the UK.
Harry, who has lived in California with his wife Meghan and their children since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, arrived in Britain on Monday for charity events in London and Nottingham.
It was the first time father and son had met since February 2024, shortly after the King’s cancer diagnosis, when Harry made a brief trip to see him.
While the prince has returned to the UK on several occasions since then, including for legal proceedings, he had not seen his father, fueling perceptions of a strained relationship.
In a BBC interview earlier this year, Harry expressed his desire to mend ties, saying: “I would love a reconciliation with my family.” He also reflected on past frustrations about not being able to talk to his father during difficult moments concerning the King’s health, adding, “There’s no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious.”
The meeting follows weeks of renewed speculation about possible reconciliation efforts. In July, representatives of Prince Harry and Buckingham Palace were seen meeting in London, sparking reports of a potential “peace summit.”
Despite the latest development, there has been no indication of a meeting between Harry and his brother, Prince William.
On Monday, Harry marked the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death by laying a wreath at her grave.
At the same time, William and Catherine attended a Women’s Institute event honoring the late Queen.
The private meeting at Clarence House is being viewed as a small but important step in bridging the deep divisions that have long defined the royal family’s recent history.
