Prince Harry’s spokesman revealed that the duke “loved being back in the UK” as he prepared to head back to the US later this evening.
Over his four-day trip, Harry reunited with King Charles after more than a year and a half apart. “He’s obviously loved being back in the UK,” his spokesman told Hello! Magazine, adding that it gave the duke time to reconnect with “old friends” and “colleagues.”
The spokesman also noted Harry’s gratitude for “being able to support the incredible work of the causes that mean so much to him.”
Reunion with King Charles
While Harry was glad to revisit his charitable causes, it was his long-awaited meeting with King Charles that defined his stay. The father and son met in London on Wednesday for “a private tea” at Clarence House, their first private meeting in over 18 months.
What was discussed remains confidential. “He has told his father he won’t be giving any interviews about it and his team have been instructed not to brief journalists about what was said,” a royal insider explained.
The source suggested the meeting could be a turning point: “This is an important first step towards rebuilding their father-and-son relationship. There’s a long way to go before Harry can earn his family’s trust but he’s given some assurances.”
King’s Unexpected Journey to London
King Charles and Harry had last seen each other in February 2024, shortly after the Palace announced the King’s cancer treatment. On Wednesday, the monarch traveled from Aberdeen to London, raising eyebrows when the Royal Standard confirmed his presence at Buckingham Palace.
As Charles carried out routine duties at Clarence House, Harry was seen arriving at the building in the back of a Range Rover. Their private tea lasted just under an hour before Harry departed for another engagement linked to his Invictus Games foundation.
When asked about his father during the event, Harry simply replied: “Yes he’s great, thank you.”