Prince Harry with his father, British monarch King Charles III. The meeting was brief, but at the time, some journalists noted signs of reconciliation between the family members. However, later new details emerged about Prince Harry’s meeting with his own father.
Citing its sources, father and son did not discuss any possible reunion, and Harry himself was surprised by the formalities of the meeting with the King. It is said that he even joked he felt more like an official guest than a family member.
Sources also reported that Harry gave his father a framed photograph of his children, Archie and Lilibet—but the photo did not include Harry and Meghan Markle. The King has not seen his grandchildren since June 2022. Harry believes it is unsafe for them to fly back to the UK. It is also known that father and son exchanged cheek kisses and sat down for tea. In addition, some insiders claim that King Charles gave Harry a gift, since the Prince had turned 41 on September 15.
Overall, insiders say the awkward 53-minute conversation between the two was conducted in a style similar to how high-ranking officials and guests are received in royal residences.Later, foreign media reported that Prince Harry criticized The Sun’s claim that his meeting with his father was purely formal. He called this information false but did not comment further on the conversation with the King.
