The Duke of Sussex has dismissed recent media reports about his reunion with King Charles, describing them as “categorically false” and suggesting that unnamed sources may be trying to sabotage reconciliation efforts.
Prince Harry, 41, met his father on 10 September at Clarence House in London, their first face-to-face meeting since February 2024. According to Buckingham Palace, the pair shared a private tea lasting about 50 minutes. The visit came nearly two years after their last meeting, shortly after the King’s cancer diagnosis.
However, The Sun reported that the meeting had been unusually formal, claiming Harry was treated more like an “official visitor” than family. In response, a spokesperson for the Duke said the claims were “pure invention” and an attempt to derail any progress toward mending family ties.
The spokesperson also clarified details about an exchanged gift, noting that while a framed photograph was indeed presented, it did not depict the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as reported.
Harry’s four-day UK trip also included charity engagements in Nottingham and London. He has previously expressed a desire for reconciliation, telling the BBC in May: “I would love a reconciliation with my family.”
Despite this, relations remain strained. Prince Harry has not been seen with his brother, Prince William, during recent visits, and the brothers continue to make separate arrangements. Meanwhile, Harry, Meghan, and their children—Archie and Lilibet—remain based in California.
Harry has long been a vocal critic of the UK tabloid press, accusing it of fueling divisions within the Royal Family. Earlier this year, The Sun’s publisher issued a public apology and paid substantial damages to the Duke over claims of unlawful intrusion.
The September meeting is widely viewed as a tentative step toward healing the rift between father and son, though lingering media speculation threatens to complicate the path forward.
