Duke of Sussex agrees to coordinate engagements as reconciliation efforts quietly advance
Prince Harry has reportedly made a significant gesture toward reconciliation with King Charles, offering to align his future public engagements with the royal calendar to help ease ongoing tensions between the two camps.
According to sources close to the situation, the Duke of Sussex is determined to rebuild trust with his cancer-stricken father, and has signaled his willingness to cooperate more closely with the royal household. This development comes amid ongoing efforts to heal a long-running rift that has impacted both personal relationships and the public work of the Royal Family.
Earlier this month, a discreet meeting took place in London just minutes from Clarence House, the King's private residence. The summit involved key aides from both sides—Tobyn Andreae, the King's communications secretary, and Harry's chief of staff Meredith Maines, along with Sussex PR lead Liam Maguire. The meeting was held at a private members-only club where King Charles himself is a patron.
Although Buckingham Palace and the Sussexes have declined to comment publicly, royal insiders suggest the discussion marked a “first step towards reconciliation.”
Now, Mail on Sunday's Editor at Large, Charlotte Griffiths, has revealed a crucial detail of the Duke's peace offering: Prince Harry has volunteered to share his official itinerary with the royal household to prevent future scheduling conflicts that have caused friction in the past.
The move comes after recent clashes in media coverage, such as Queen Camilla's 78th birthday being overshadowed by Harry's humanitarian trip to Angola, and his visit to China coinciding with King Charles's state visit to Canada. These overlaps sparked criticism that the Sussexes were deliberately stealing the spotlight—a claim Harry and Meghan have long denied.
Royal diary coordination is considered a core asset within the monarchy, as engagements are planned months in advance. Harry's offer to avoid future clashes could signal a meaningful shift in tone and a desire to prioritize unity over rivalry.
If accepted, the Duke's proposal could serve as an olive branch in what may be the most sincere effort yet to mend ties between Montecito and Buckingham Palace.
