Buckingham Palace insiders say King Charles is holding onto a quiet hope — that his youngest son's upcoming move back to Britain might finally bring his two boys back together after years of silence.
People close to the monarch told People Magazine that Charles sees Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to spend more time in the UK as a rare chance to mend the broken bond with Prince William. The Sussexes are getting ready to shift their base to Britain, with their kids Archie and Lilibet reportedly set to join a UK school starting this September.
"He will want to see his sons together over time. This is the best opportunity we have seen in recent years," a source shared with the outlet.
The King's hope seemed to grow stronger after he met his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet in person this July for the first time in four years. An insider called that reunion "a real positive," adding that Charles "would love to have Harry around" more often.
But William doesn't appear to be on the same page. Sources say the Prince of Wales is still keeping his brother at arm's length, with almost no contact between the two. "It is going to be challenging for William. It will be very hard for him and Catherine," the insider admitted, pointing to what they described as "a deep sense of betrayal" that still lingers.
The source also touched on what William and Kate have been through recently, especially Kate's cancer recovery, saying the couple have "suffered a lot" while quietly holding the family together. According to the insider, repairing things with Harry simply isn't a priority for them right now — their focus has stayed on their royal duties instead.
So while Charles may be dreaming of a family reunion, it looks like William isn't ready to meet him halfway just yet.
Key Takeaways:
- King Charles reportedly hopes Harry's UK return could help heal his rift with William.
- Archie and Lilibet are expected to start school in the UK this September.
- Charles met his grandchildren in July for the first time in four years, calling it a positive moment.
- William and Harry remain in "no contact," with William reportedly feeling deep betrayal.
- Kate and William have prioritized royal duties over reconciling with Harry, insiders say.
