A spokesperson for Prince Harry has clarified the character of his latest reunion together with his estranged father, King Charles III.
Harry’s rep informed Individuals in a Saturday, September 27, assertion that it’s “categorically false” that the king, 76, handled his youngest son like an “official customer” throughout their assembly at Clarence Home earlier this month, addressing reviews claiming the reunion was “distinctly formal” in nature.
“Whereas we’d have most well-liked such particulars to stay non-public, for the sake of readability, we are able to affirm {that a} framed {photograph} was handed over, nevertheless, the picture didn’t comprise the Duke and Duchess,” the rep added within the assertion.
Harry, 41, and Charles have been estranged since 2020, after the Duke of Sussex and spouse Meghan Markle stepped down from their duties as senior working royals and moved to California. Harry visited his father on September 10 throughout his latest journey throughout the pond, marking the primary time in almost two years the 2 have been collectively in particular person.
“The assembly was sparked by a handwritten letter from Harry earlier this 12 months to Charles expressing his need to reconnect,” a supply solely informed Us Weekly of what led to the pair’s long-awaited reunion. “They weren’t positive it was going to occur till simply within the final week.”
In accordance with the insider, Harry and Charles’ assembly was “tremendous constructive and really relaxed.”
“They have been catching up personally in regards to the youngsters and what has been occurring with Charles and his well being,” the supply informed Us, referring to Harry and Meghan’s two youngsters. “There have been hugs and tears on the assembly.”
Days later, Harry opened up about what it was like seeing his father after two years.
Prince Harry provided only a few phrases about his non-public assembly together with his father, King Charles III, after the pair reunited for a non-public tea in London on Wednesday, September 10. “Sure, he’s nice, thanks,” Harry, 40, responded to a query about his royal reunion throughout an engagement for his Invictus Video games Basis, which […]
“The main target [this year] actually must be on my dad,” Harry informed The Guardian, referring to Charles’ ongoing battle with most cancers.
The Spare creator additional provided his hopes to spend extra time in London.
“I’ve at all times liked the U.Ok. and I at all times will love the U.Ok. It’s been good to reconnect with the causes I’m obsessed with,” Harry informed the outlet. “I’ve been capable of spend a while with those who I’ve identified for therefore lengthy. It’s laborious to do it from distant.”
After Harry and Meghan, 44, moved to america, the duke fervently fought for his household — together with children Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4 — to have enhanced safety protections at any time when they traveled overseas to England. He misplaced his enchantment earlier this 12 months.
“Sure, I might,” Harry informed The Guardian when requested if he’d need to journey overseas with Archie and Lili. “This week has positively introduced that nearer.”
Charles was recognized with an undisclosed type of most cancers in 2024, rapidly inspiring Harry to fly from California on his personal for a go to.
“I really like my household,” Harry stated on Good Morning America in February 2024. “The truth that I used to be capable of get on a aircraft and go and see him and spend any time with him, I’m grateful for that. I jumped on a aircraft and went to go see him as quickly as I may.”
After every go to, Harry has come residence to spouse Meghan and their youngsters. Upon his return from his September journey, the married couple stepped out on the One805LIVE! live performance on September 20 in assist of California first responders.
