Prince Harry and King Charles met face-to-face for the first time in over a year and a half, marking a significant step in their strained relationship.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, was seen arriving by car at Clarence House, the King’s London residence, on Sept. 10 around 5:20 p.m. He stayed for about 55 minutes before leaving. Buckingham Palace confirmed the father and son shared a private tea but gave no further details, while Harry’s spokesperson echoed that no additional comments would be made.
A Visit Tied to Charitable Work
Harry returned to the U.K. on Sept. 8 to support his charities, beginning with a tribute to Queen Elizabeth on the third anniversary of her passing. He attended the WellChild Awards and later traveled to Nottingham to highlight youth initiatives.
In London, he also visited Imperial College’s Centre for Blast Injury Studies, where he greeted fans and joked as he rushed off: “I have to go, I’m so late… I’ve got to go, I’ve got to go. Nice to meet you guys.”
Meanwhile, King Charles traveled from Balmoral Castle to London that same day. Alongside his meeting with Harry, he held several audiences, including hosting an investiture for Holocaust educator Manfred Goldberg and meeting with South Australia’s premier, Peter Malinauskas.
Rebuilding Lines of Communication
The reunion comes after a long stretch of silence. Sources previously told PEOPLE that Charles had stopped taking Harry’s calls. The Duke admitted in May that while he longed for “reconciliation,” some of his choices — such as writing his memoir Spare — made it difficult for family members to engage with him.
