On September 10, 2025, Prince Harry and King Charles III finally shared a private meeting at Clarence House in London. It was their first face-to-face reunion in 19 months. Harry stayed briefly for tea before moving on to his Invictus Games event.
During that reunion, Harry told Sky News: “Yes, he’s great, thank you,” when asked how his father is doing. Charles has been dealing with a cancer diagnosis announced in February 2024.
Ongoing feud: What’s still hurting between Harry and William
While that father-son moment felt like progress, the situation between Harry and William is far from healed. Reports suggest their relationship is at a low point. William is reportedly distant, furious even, after past disclosures and the fallout of Harry’s memoir Spare.
Harry has made clear he sees safety and security for Meghan, his kids Archie and Lilibet, and himself as non-negotiable sticking points. Without resolution on that front, he says he won’t feel comfortable bringing his family back to the UK.
Portrait of King Charles: Health, reconnecting, expectations
King Charles has been under public watch ever since his health was made known. Harry visiting after nearly a year-and-a-half of no face-to-face shows that Charles is making space, at least diplomatically. But sources say taking “control” and “ability” lies heavily with him.
Still, some of the chatter points out that Charles is expected to step aside in certain conversations, to allow experts to handle logistics — particularly around security concerns that have triggered much of Harry’s distance.
What Harry has said: Clarity, regret, boundary setting
Harry insists his conscience is clean. He says Spare and his other public disclosures were not about revenge but about setting the record straight.
He also expressed sadness about not being able to show his children his homeland, his roots. The UK is still “home” in parts for him, but he also says he can’t see returning with his family until safety and clarity are assured.
What needs to happen next: Bridges, apologies, and who moves first
Sources say the ball is in Charles’s court for certain issues — especially the security ones — but when it comes to William, many believe apologies and clearer communication need to come from Harry first.
William, for his part, is reportedly more determined than ever to cut Harry off if the distance — emotional or physical — continues. He’s not publicly responding much, preferring silence over more headlines.
This isn’t a fairy-tale reconciliation yet (if it ever will be), but the pieces are shifting. Harry saying his conscience is clear. Charles showing up to have tea. William barely saying a word. The royale chessboard is moving.
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