Duke of Sussex pays private respects during UK trip
Harry made a private visit to Kensington Palace during his four-day stay in the United Kingdom, a stop that carried personal significance amid a busy schedule.
According to a royal source, the Duke of Sussex travelled to the London residence, which serves as the office for William and Catherine, to “personally pay his respects and offer condolences” following the death of the Duchess of Kent, Katharine. Though he missed the funeral itself, Harry wanted to mark the moment in his own way.
The trip was not without emotion. Reports suggest Harry appeared visibly moved during his time at the palace and while reuniting with family members. It marked his first meeting with King Charles in nearly two years.
A source close to the Duke told A Right Royal Podcast that he relished reconnecting with “family, friends and colleagues,” adding that his only regret was not being able to stay longer. His visit had been shaped by prior commitments, including travel to Ukraine to support the Invictus Games Foundation and its work with Superhumans.
Despite the tight schedule, insiders say Harry left the UK energised. “His passion for his patronages and the causes he cares about hasn’t dimmed one bit,” the source shared. “He’s already buzzing to get back and do more.”
Harry also attended the WellChild Awards and caught up with friends during his time in London. Meanwhile, King Charles, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and other senior royals joined the Duchess of Kent’s family for her requiem mass at Westminster Cathedral. The service marked a historic first: both the first royal funeral at the cathedral since its construction in 1903 and the first Catholic royal funeral there in modern times.
