Duke’s return mixes remembrance with a hint of renewal
After nearly 20 months apart, Prince Harry reunited with King Charles at Clarence House this afternoon. The moment carried emotional weight, arriving against a backdrop of past tensions and cautious steps toward reconciliation.
Just hours earlier, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh had been at Clarence House but left shortly before Harry’s arrival, meaning the Duke missed seeing his aunt by mere minutes.
Prince Harry has arrived at Clarence House.
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) September 10, 2025
Seems the meeting with his father, King Charles is ON.
Harry arrived at 5:20. He has an engagement in the City this evening. So it won’t be a long meeting… pic.twitter.com/sbXaJQqo7R
This was the first time Harry and the King had seen each other in person since February 2024, shortly after Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis. The private meeting underscored how much has changed since then, both personally and within the wider royal family.
Harry’s visit comes at a symbolic time. Earlier in the week, he quietly paid tribute to his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II by visiting her grave on the third anniversary of her death, before attending the WellChild Awards. Both moments highlighted his enduring connection to the UK and his hope, shared by many observers, for eventual healing within the family.
In recent months, communications between Harry’s team and palace aides have shown signs of thawing. Aides from both sides reportedly held a meeting in July, seen as an early step in paving the way for this long-awaited reunion. His trip also coincided with his engagement at the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London, adding a sense of purpose to his return.
