Prince Harry Open to Returning to Royal Duties if Asked by King Charles III, Source Says
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has expressed his willingness to resume his royal duties if requested by his father, King Charles III, according to a source. The 39-year-old prince recently made a brief visit to the UK to see his father, who has been diagnosed with cancer. In an interview with “Good Morning America,” Harry emphasized his love for his family.
The source revealed, “I have a hard time believing if his dad asks for his help that Harry would say no, I think he would try.” This suggests that Harry would be open to stepping back into a royal role if called upon by King Charles III. However, the source also noted that it is unlikely that Harry would initiate such a request on his own.
During his visit to the UK, Harry reconciled with his 75-year-old father at Clarence House, the monarch’s London residence. The prince’s trip lasted just over 30 minutes, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The specific type of cancer that King Charles III is battling has not been disclosed by the palace.
Harry, who has been residing in Canada with his wife Meghan Markle, attended the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025’s One Year to Go celebrations. It was during this event that he spoke to reporter Will Reeves about learning of his father’s diagnosis. “I spoke to him. I jumped on a plane and went to go see him as soon as I could,” Harry shared.
Expressing his gratitude for being able to spend time with his father, Harry said, “Look, I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see him and spend any time with him, I’m grateful for that.” When asked about the state of his father’s health, Harry chose to keep it private, stating, “That stays between me and him.”
Multiple sources have revealed that Harry and Meghan have been working towards a “reconciliation” with the royal family. However, the release of Omid Scobie’s book, which implicated Charles and Kate Middleton as alleged racist royals, caused some upset within the family. Despite living in California with Meghan and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, Harry expressed his intention to return to the UK to see his father.
“I have my own family, as we all do,” Harry explained. “My family and my life in California is as it is. I’ve got other trips planned that would take me through the UK or back to the UK, so I’ll stop in and see my family as much as I can.” The prince’s commitment to maintaining a connection with his family suggests a desire for unity and reconciliation.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s willingness to resume his royal duties if asked by King Charles III demonstrates his dedication to his family and the monarchy. Despite living overseas, Harry remains committed to visiting the UK and supporting his father during this challenging time. The potential for a “reunifying effect” on the royal family due to Charles’ illness is also acknowledged by Harry. As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see how Harry’s role within the royal family evolves and whether he will indeed be called upon to resume his duties.
