In the wake of a reconciliatory meeting with King Charles, Prince Harry is reportedly eager to make more frequent trips to Britain. Sources reveal that the Duke of Sussex plans to return to the UK “every few months” over the next year.
The 41-year-old royal appears rejuvenated by last month’s journey across the Atlantic, which insiders say left him feeling “buoyed,” “very happy,” and “really energized.” As a result, we can expect Harry to increase his UK presence significantly moving forward.
Scheduled on his calendar is a trip next month when Harry will engage in activities for the upcoming Invictus Games, set to take place in Birmingham next summer. Additionally, he will support WellChild, a charity dedicated to helping children with serious illnesses.
As of now, it remains uncertain if the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, who is 45, or their children—Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five—will accompany Harry on his upcoming September visit.
Last month’s UK visit was marked by a momentous behind-the-scenes gathering at Highgrove, where King Charles hosted Harry, Meghan, and their children, fostering an atmosphere of reconciliation and renewal.
Queen Camilla, 79, was also present at the Highgrove estate in Gloucestershire when father and son exchanged words in what was the first public in-person meeting in four years.
Charles had not seen his youngest grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, since 2022, when they were just three and one.
Meghan posted a photograph online of Harry and their children in Althorp’s gardens carrying bouquets of flowers. They were believed to be making their way to lay the blooms at Diana’s grave.
Prince Harry, 41, is set to return ‘more and more’ to the UK following his visit last month that left him ‘buoyed’, ‘very happy’ and ‘really energised’
King Charles and Queen Camilla secretly hosted Harry, Meghan and their two children at Highgrove in July
Prince Harry pictured with Meghan and their children Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five
It is understood Harry wants to spend more time in the UK so he can see his father and wider family more often, and as he feels he can support his UK-based charities with more in-person meetings.
A source close to Harry told The Times: ‘The template for his visits has been working well, so the frequency of trips will increase, especially in the run-up to Invictus which he’s determined to make the best games yet. So he’ll be coming back and forth a lot more, every few months.
‘The way the wind is blowing, he’s going to want to be here more and more. He’s happy these trips can now have more focus on the patronages and be less obscured by the other nonsense.
‘He wants more of a foothold here, more trips back, less courtroom drama. And he always loves seeing his family.’
It is not known whether the King and Harry will meet when the latter returns next month, as Charles is expected to be at Balmoral in Scotland on his summer break
Sources claim that no decision has been made on whether Harry will reside at Buckingham Palace during the visit.
Harry is also understood to be hoping to return to Ukraine in the coming months, having visited the war-torn country twice in the past two years.
Earlier this month it was reported that Harry is believed to want his father to stand alongside him at next summer’s Invictus Games.
King Charles has reportedly received an olive branch from his son in the form of an invitation to the multi-sport event, held in Birmingham.
One source told the Mirror: ‘Next year is a big deal for Harry. He is determined the Birmingham Games will be the best ever. It would mean the world to him to have his father there.’
Harry and Meghan, who quit as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California, have also recently spoken about their wish to introduce their children to their British roots.
During a visit to Warwickshire last month, Harry said: ‘I love being here, this is the highlight of my month.
‘Actually probably the last few months. It’s very easy to sit in your grief, to sit in your stress but, guys, if you are feeling it, share it.’