Prince Harry appeared before a court in London, where he faces a near-historic trial. The question remains whether his return to his homeland will also bring a definitive, historical reconciliation with the British monarchy. The Duke of Sussex and six other celebrities in Britain filed a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) in October 2022.
After leaving with his wife, Harry visited Britain several times, mainly for court cases and also for meetings with his father, especially after it was revealed in early 2024 that the king was suffering from cancer. The king first accepted him, then refused to meet his younger son, but in September 2025 he welcomed him to his London residence. The king’s distance from his son has been interpreted as a response to the scandals Harry and Meghan have caused and his public disclosure of private and shocking details about the family.
Although there were indications that Charles III. could forgive Harry, Prince William is against it, which complicates the situation even more. The King recently refused to meet with Harry citing a busy schedule, which he has used as an excuse in the past. Harry will spend a few days in London, during previous visits he stayed in a hotel or one of the family’s homes. The king also took Frogmore Cottage away from him, which the prince found hard to bear.
The king is expected to remain in Scotland due to scheduled duties, further exacerbating tensions between him and Harry. The monarch is currently on Christmas and New Year vacation with his wife Camilla at Balmoral Estate. Harry had previously called Camilla an insulting term, which upset his father. According to reports, he gave him an ultimatum not to speak negatively about the queen consort in public, one of the conditions of a possible reconciliation.
Charles III. is due to return to London briefly for treatment but will not see his son as his schedule is completely inflexible. Kate Middleton and Prince William will also be in Scotland for a few days on public duties, but are not yet scheduled to meet Harry.
Even during Harry’s previous visits to London, the royal court had a packed schedule, which many people perceive as an attempt to avoid further scandals and to avoid an open solution to a painful family topic. The biggest optimists believe that Harry will eventually be reunited with his family in some way, although it is known that his every move is being watched to record any reunion.
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