Harry expressed his immediate desire to rush to London upon hearing about his father's diagnosis, yet he waited for the official announcement from the palace before making his move. Finally, after the news broke at 6 p.m., he departed from LAX on Monday evening and landed at Heathrow around 2 p.m. the next day.
Witnesses observed two black SUVs departing from the VIP Windsor Suites at Heathrow Airport and arriving at Clarence House, the royal residence in London, at 2:42 p.m. The meeting between Harry and his father reportedly lasted about 45 minutes, with palace officials keeping the details private. Nevertheless, their reunion has sparked hope among friends and family that they can mend their relationship.
Following the meeting, King Charles took a delayed helicopter trip to Sandringham for further discussions with Queen Camilla. Meanwhile, Prince Harry stayed at a luxury hotel in London, as he no longer resides in the UK after relinquishing Frogmore Cottage last year.
Royal expert Marlene King interpreted the flight as a sign that Harry's extended time with his father might not have been as fruitful as hoped, noting a tinge of sadness. Looking ahead, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are gearing up for an official trip to Canada next week to mark the one-year countdown to the 2025 Invictus Games in Whistler, Vancouver. They're scheduled to join members of participating countries' winter training camps between February 14th and 16th.
