King Charles and Prince Harry to have important meeting in presence of ‘upset’ Queen Camilla

King Charles and Prince Harry have an opportunity to mend their strained relationship as the Duke of Sussex is scheduled to visit London next week. This trip represents more than a formal appearance; it could serve as a pivotal moment for reconciliation between father and son under the weight of recent family tensions and health concerns.

Prince Harry is visiting primarily to participate in a commemorative event at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8. This event is significant as it marks the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans, which was founded by Harry himself. His involvement in the event underscores his continued commitment to these causes despite stepping back from royal duties.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Quinn said: “It’s going to be very difficult for Harry to come to the UK and not visit his stricken father, King Charles.” He also believes the pair will have a longer meeting than the last time Harry visited. Quinn said: “When the two meet it will almost certainly be a longer meeting than last time when father and son spent just 30 minutes together, but Camilla is likely to be there simply because she feels so protective of her husband and won’t want him to be upset at such a difficult time. 

“Also, despite much that has been written, Camila is exceptionally diplomatic and good at dealing with difficult situations and difficult people. If anyone can steer comfortably through a meeting with Harry, Camilla can – which is why Charles will want her there.” Quinn added: “Like William, Charles makes a point always to seem generous and magnanimous. He is aware that this contrasts well with his often-petulant son; Charles and Harry know that everyone will be watching to see if they meet and neither wants to be the one blamed for rejecting the other.”

The visit to London also presents a timely opportunity for Harry to connect with King Charles III. The significance of this interaction is heightened by the monarch’s recent health challenges. Royal expert Tom Quinn notes that a meeting between Harry and his father is highly anticipated, especially considering the backdrop of King Charles’ battle with cancer.

Insights from the royal circles suggest that despite the complexity of their relationship and the potential discomfort such meetings could entail, both father and son recognize the importance of maintaining familial connections during such critical times.

The urgency of mending their relationship was underscored earlier in the year when Harry made a quick visit to London in February following the public disclosure of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis. This visit, although brief and reportedly lasting only about 30 minutes, was significant as it was the first time the two had seen each other in several months. The brevity of their interaction left much unresolved, adding layers of complexity to their dynamic.