Harry & Charles May Be Reuniting Earlier After Report the King's Health Is ‘Deteriorating More' Each Day
After all, Prince Harry is set to visit the U.K. in September because of his duties as patron of WellChild, according to Us Weekly. This makes a meeting at least geographically possible. The last time the two are believed to have seen each other in person was in February 2024, right after the King announced his cancer diagnosis. Prince Harry has since returned to the U.K. but has reportedly not met with his father.
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The likelihood of a meeting, which just a few months ago seemed almost impossible, has grown since King Charles and Prince Harry's senior aides held a secret meeting recently. The meeting was believed to be the first step towards reconciliation for father and son. 'There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years,' said a source. 'There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about.'
People reported that 'this kind of dialogue hasn't taken place in the recent past—and now, lines of communication appear to be reopening,' adding that, 'It's a positive step,' and that, 'There's optimism that it can be taken forward.'
But does that mean the two are ready to meet next month? Prince Harry said in a BBC interview a few months ago, 'I would love reconciliation with my family,' adding that, 'There's no point continuing to fight anymore. Life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has. He won't speak to me because of this security stuff [the Sussex family is entitled to in the U.K.], but it would be nice to reconcile.' That last part has, of course, changed. And it might even change for Prince William, too.
Recent reports indicated Prince William wanted nothing to do with his brother. The Daily Beast reported that, according to a friend of William, 'He absolutely f—ing hates' Harry. That same source revealed that, 'William will never, ever forgive Harry for what he has done. Charles is the king; he can do what he likes. But make no mistake: William believes with every fiber of his being that giving Harry and Meghan back any royal imprimatur is a huge mistake.'
The one thing that could change everything? King Charles' health. A source told Parade that concern about their father might bring the two together. 'King Charles really isn't doing well,' the insider said about the King, adding that his health has been 'deteriorating more.'
'It wouldn't be surprising if William and Harry reconnected a bit more over this,' the source added. 'This could be the thing that pushes it to happen.'
Whether it's just Prince Harry and King Charles or Prince William is involved, the fact is that there's a perfect opportunity for a meeting coming soon. Now we'll just have to see if they take it.
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