The first steps towards a family reconciliation? According to the Daily Telegraph, Prince Harry is doing everything he can to ensure his father presides over the Invictus Games scheduled for Birmingham in 2027. The event will take place in two years, but royal schedules are planned well in advance, hence the high-level contacts that have reportedly already begun… No official confirmation has come from the royal palace, but the guest list, which includes several prominent members of the Windsor family, was overseen by Harry himself. A way to take advantage of his presence on British soil to project the image of a united family.
The presence of Charles III in the stands would allow for an official reconciliation in front of the world's media. But will he accept the olive branch his son is holding up? Their relationship has reached a standstill; the monarch no longer responds to Harry's emails or phone calls. Their last meeting dates back to February 2024, when Charles granted Harry barely 30 minutes after the announcement of his cancer diagnosis. This illustrates the chasm that has opened up between Buckingham Palace and Montecito.
A deal between father and son? The king could nevertheless make a gesture. Isn't forgiveness the prerogative of sovereigns? Charles is getting older, he wants to get to know his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet better, and has always appreciated Harry's involvement in the Invictus Games, which benefits veterans: a just and noble cause that enhances the Duke of Sussex's image. Despite the crises and disagreements, the king has always said that he retains all his affection for his youngest son. But Harry still needs to put on a good show in the coming months and avoid any criticism from the Windsors. This could be the subject of a deal: I'll come, but you behave yourself.
