Prince Harry and King Charles shared a private tea at Clarence House on Wednesday — their first face-to-face meeting in more than a year — sparking cautious optimism about a thaw in the royal rift.
The 50-minute meeting, held during Harry’s brief visit to the U.K. for charity engagements, came after months of speculation and carefully orchestrated silence from both camps. It was the first time father and son have met since February 2024, shortly after the King’s cancer diagnosis.
Harry has been increasingly vocal about wanting to reconcile, telling the BBC earlier this year that “life is precious” and there was “no point in continuing to fight anymore.” The fact that the meeting happened — and that neither side leaked details beforehand — is being seen as a sign that a private dialogue has been re-established.
Although there are no signs of a meeting with Prince William, royal watchers say this quiet step could be crucial in rebuilding trust. Harry left the U.K. Thursday, but the symbolic tea suggests a door has been opened to future discussions — and possibly to healing a family divide that has played out on the world stage for years.