Prince Harry, King Charles Reunite for First Time in 19 Months in London

Prince Harry and King Charles III met privately for tea at Clarence House in London, marking their first face-to-face reunion in nearly 20 months and a significant step toward reconciliation within the royal family. The meeting lasted about 55 minutes during Harry's short UK trip focused on charity engagements, and it followed months of speculation and a thawing of relations after Harry's legal disputes over security and personal revelations. Harry, who has been living in California with Meghan Markle and their children, expressed a desire for reconciliation, acknowledging the importance of rebuilding family ties given the King's health concerns. Buckingham Palace and Harry's representatives kept details of the meeting confidential, while Harry's brother Prince William was not present during the visit. The King had traveled from Balmoral to London for the meeting, which came after senior aides from both sides reportedly met earlier in the year to facilitate dialogue. Despite this progress, the full extent of future rapprochement remains uncertain as trust is considered critical to repairing the fractured relationship.