Prince Harry Returns to Britain After 5 Months.. Will He Meet King Charles?

Prince Harry returned to Britain yesterday, Monday, for the first time in five months, on a week-long visit filled with official and charitable engagements, starting with attending an awards ceremony for children suffering from serious illnesses.

Harry's return comes amid a wave of media speculation about the possibility of meeting his father King Charles, whom he has not seen since February 2024, shortly after the announcement of the king (76 years old) undergoing treatment for cancer.

Prince Harry (40 years old) arrived in his homeland from California and headed straight to St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle to lay flowers on the grave of his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, on the third anniversary of her death.

His last visit was in April, when he attended a court hearing in his legal battle with the government regarding his security arrangements after stepping down from royal duties, which he lost a month later.

Despite Prince Harry's closeness to his older brother Prince William, with whom he is known to have had disagreements, there was no meeting between them today, and there are no signs of a potential gathering during the visit.

Initially, Harry focused on attending the awards ceremony of the "WellChild" charity, which supports children and young people with serious illnesses, an important annual event for him for the past 15 years.

In a nice interaction with one of the winners, Harry asked the boy about his brother, saying: "Does he drive you crazy?" He added with a smile: "That's how siblings are."

In his speech during the ceremony, the prince emphasized that the foundation has remained resilient despite the significant challenges the world has faced, expressing his commitment to supporting children with complex medical needs and empowering them to succeed and live in a warm family and community environment, away from hospitals.

During his short stay in Britain, Prince Harry plans several similar events, including a visit to a project of the "Child in Need" charity in central England, where he will announce a significant donation to support the charity's activities.

This visit comes amid significant international and media interest, with questions about whether it will mark the beginning of an improvement in family relationships among members of the British royal family after a period of tension and distance.