Prince Harry is unlikely to meet William on trip to UK next week – but is ‘clearly keen’ to see Charles, says insider
PRINCE Harry is unlikely to meet William when he jets into the UK next week, sources claim.
It’s understood the Duke of Sussex, 39, will not see his brother – but is “keen” to see his dad while visiting for an Invictus Games ceremony.
Harry and Charles chatted for 30 minutes in February — days after the King’s cancer diagnosis.
The King, 75, recently cleared to resume public duties as he is treated for cancer, is expected to attend the year’s first Buckingham Palace garden party from 4pm.
Both events will finish around 6pm, clearing the way for a first meeting since Harry’s whistle-stop trip in early February.
A royal source told The Sun: “Harry is normally 5,000 miles away in California but by happy coincidence on Wednesday they will be just two miles apart.
They chatted for 30 minutes in February — days after the King’s cancer diagnosis.
The King, 75, recently cleared to resume public duties as he is treated for cancer, is expected to attend the year’s first Buckingham Palace garden party from 4pm.
Both events will finish around 6pm, clearing the way for a first meeting since Harry’s whistle-stop trip in early February.
A royal source told The Sun: “Harry is normally 5,000 miles away in California but by happy coincidence on Wednesday they will be just two miles apart.
“It’s clear he is keen to see his father as he continues his recovery and most people expect another reunion of some kind next week.”
The potential meeting is unlikely to include Prince William, who has been stung by his brother’s attacks and has not spoken to him since Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
Timeline of King Charles' health battle
A look at King Charles cancer diagnosis and recovery.
January 17: Buckingham Palace announces the King has been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate
January 26: The Sun exclusively photograph the King arriving at The London Clinic for his ‘corrective procedure’
January 29: Seen waving and smiling as he left hospital after an extra night
February 5: Palace reveal while in hospital for his prostate operation doctors discovered the the King has a form of cancer
February 10: King issues ‘heartfelt thanks’ in a written statement
February 21: King tells Rishi Sunak he had been “reduced to tears” by get-well cards
March 21: The Princess of Wales and the King have lunch at Windsor Castle
March 22: Kate announces via video statement that she is being treated for cancer
March 31: King attends Easter Sunday service and takes part in ‘walkabout’ with members of the public and aides say ‘it was a significant step’ as King had ‘responded to treatment very encouragingly’
April 4: The Sun exclusively reveals King has ordered aides to ‘supercharge’ his diary for the summer and is ‘raring to go’
April 10: King and Queen embark on break at Birkhall, in Scottish Highlands
April 26: Buckingham Palace announce King will return to public-facing front-line duties
April 30: King marks his public comeback by visiting a cancer hospital with the Queen
Future:
May 8 and 21: Buckingham Palace Garden Parties
May 21 – 25: Chelsea Flower Show
June 6: 80th anniversary D-Day commemorations in France and UK
June 15: Trooping the Colour birthday parade in London
June 17: Garter Day parade at Windsor Castle
June 18 – 22: Royal Ascot
Late June: State Visit by Emperor and Empress of Japan
July 3: Holyrood Week in Scotland
October: Two or three-week tour of Australia
William will be away from the capital on Thursday, and on Friday has engagements in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Meghan is not expected to join Harry at the cathedral.
The Sussexes have been invited to Nigeria later this month for talks about the Games.
Yesterday the King made a surprise visit to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the castle grounds. He got a hug and kiss from niece Zara Tindall, and joked with riders taking part in the contests.
In the evening he returned for a display by the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.
In February, Harry flew a 10,000-mile round-trip from Los Angeles to London after discovering his father had cancer.
He was whisked into Clarence House, London, but left 45 minutes later — and is thought to have had just half an hour with his father.
The King, who had begun cancer treatment, delayed his helicopter trip to Sandringham so he could speak with his son.
Harry spent the night in a hotel and flew back to the US the next day.
The Sun on Sunday revealed he was prevented from joining his father in Norfolk amid fears “they’d never get rid of him”. February was the first time Harry had met his dad since last May’s Coronation.
He and Meghan quit the UK for North America after stepping down as senior royals in early 2020.
It comes as Charles yesterday beamed as he hugged niece Zara Tindall at the Windsor Horse Show after asking aides to “supercharge his diary”.
The King's Future Enagements
May 8 and 21: Buckingham Palace Garden Parties
May 21 – 25: Chelsea Flower Show
June 6: 80th anniversary D-Day commemorations in France and UK
June 15: Trooping the Colour birthday parade in London
June 17: Garter Day parade at Windsor Castle
June 18 – 22: Royal Ascot
Late June: State Visit by Emperor and Empress of Japan
July 3: Holyrood Week in Scotland
October: Two or three-week tour of Australia
Excited to get back to public duties, the 75-year-old monarch was all smiles at the rain-soaked event, donning a smart camel trench coat and brown suit.
The King is “raring to go” and “supercharged his diary” as he has cancer treatment, says a palace source.
Charles was snapped tenderly embracing niece Zara Tindall, a former Olympian horse rider, in his third royal engagement this week.
He also cracked jokes and laughed with horse riders on the track sidelines.