Since Prince Harry moved to the United States, every visit to the United Kingdom raises questions and comments. This time, expectation is even higher because it coincides with a very significant date on the Windsor family's calendar.
Harry is returning to London after several months of absence. His presence is not only due to a public event, but also to the possibility of a personal meeting with his father. If confirmed, this meeting would take place in a context filled with emotions and recent memories.
A date marked in red
The Duke of Sussex will take part next Monday in the WellChild Awards ceremony, a charity with which he has kept a relationship for years. During the event, he will present an award to a child between four and six years old, a particularly emotional moment for him. This foundation has been one of the most closely linked to his personal work since he distanced himself from the Royal Family.
The chosen date is not random nor does it go unnoticed. On that same day in 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, an event that forever marked the Windsor family. The memory of the monarch is thus added to an event full of symbolism for Prince Harry.
According to British media such as the Daily Mail, it is expected that after this event a private meeting could take place between Charles III and his son. It would not be an institutional meeting or an official gesture, but a conversation between father and son. The possible rapprochement comes after a year and a half without direct contact.
Conditions for a reunion
The Duke of Sussex is returning to London amid controversy for imposing requirements so that the meeting with Charles III can take place with trust. Specifically, Prince Harry has demanded three essential conditions from his father. These demands from Charles III's youngest son have reportedly caused surprise and discomfort at Buckingham Palace, according to sources close to the matter.
Among the conditions Harry has put forward, the first is to regain security for himself and his family in the United Kingdom. He considers this point non-negotiable after the problems he reported during previous visits to the country. According to journalist Rob Shutter, "he doesn't want another trip where he feels unprotected and exposed."
In addition, he demands coordination with Buckingham Palace to control media pressure during his public appearances. The third and final condition, related to his wife, Meghan, is the one that has sparked the most debate in Britain. Harry demands that Meghan Markle be treated as a royal highness whenever she is on British soil, an aspect that has caused debate.
The fact that Charles III will remain in the country until the end of September makes it easier for this meeting to take place. Since February 2024, father and son have not met face to face again. Now, the timing and circumstances seem favorable for a possible rapprochement, although the outcome remains surrounded by uncertainty.