King Charles has been spotted arriving in London, potentially setting the stage for a possible reunion with his estranged son, Prince Harry. The monarch departed from RAF Northolt in West London around 3 pm today after returning to the capital from Balmoral, where he spent the summer. Following his arrival at the private airbase, King Charles headed towards Clarence House.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry visited Imperial College London today, including a stop at the Centre for Blast Injury Studies that he inaugurated 12 years ago, before embarking on another visit later in the evening. This schedule opens up a potential opportunity for a meeting between father and son.
The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to attend an event related to the Invictus Games in London this evening, creating a brief window for a possible encounter. Harry, who recently expressed his desire for reconciliation with his family, is reportedly willing to prioritize a meeting. Despite mutual determination for a reunion, Buckingham Palace and Harry’s representatives have refrained from disclosing details about the timing or likelihood of a meeting.
The last time father and son met face-to-face was almost 20 months ago when Prince Harry rushed to see King Charles in February 2024 upon hearing about his cancer diagnosis. However, their interaction was brief, lasting just over 30 minutes before the King departed for Sandringham to recuperate. Harry mentioned in a BBC interview in May that communication with his father had been strained due to his legal battle over security, revealing uncertainties about their relationship.
During his current visit to the UK, Prince Harry is accommodating himself at a hotel at his own expense, as he reportedly did not receive an offer to stay at a royal residence. He has expressed aspirations for reconciliation with his family, emphasizing the futility of prolonged conflicts. Notably, senior aides to both King Charles and Harry were recently seen together in London, suggesting initial efforts to establish communication channels between the two parties.