Prince Harry Reunites with King Charles After 19-Month Separation
LONDON – Prince Harry and King Charles III met at Clarence House in London on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, marking the first time the pair have been together in person in 19 months. The meeting came as Harry arrived for a brief visit to the United Kingdom, amid ongoing strains in his relationship with the royal family following his and Meghan Markle’s departure as senior royals and subsequent public disclosures.
The reunion occurs at a particularly sensitive juncture for the monarchy, as the family continues to navigate the fallout from Harry’s memoir “Spare,” and interviews detailing allegations of mistreatment. The prolonged distance between Harry and his brother,Prince William,further complicates family dynamics,with little indication of an imminent reconciliation. This visit, though brief, represents a potential, albeit small, step toward mending fractured familial bonds as King Charles continues treatment for cancer.Royal editor for the Sunday Times, Roya Nikkhah, reported that William and harry have not spoken personally since the late Queen’s funeral in 2022, and have not seen each other in person since that time. “There’s no chance that William and harry are going to meet up anytime soon… There is no desire on either side to do that,” Nikkhah told CBS News. “The brothers haven’t seen each other for such a long time and relations are as bad as they’ve ever been – non-existent.”
The circumstances surrounding Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties, coupled with their subsequent media engagements, have demonstrably impacted relationships within the family. Both “Spare” and previous interviews offered critical perspectives on their experiences within the royal institution, contributing to the widening rift.