The Duke of Sussex has once again disappointed the royal family by deciding not to visit his father during his upcoming trip to the United Kingdom.

It has been revealed by a royal expert that the Duke will not have any meetings with his father or brother during his visit next week.

Instead, he is scheduled to fly to London for the 10th anniversary celebration of the Invictus Games, where he will be participating in a reading at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8.

The prince, who played a significant role in founding the Invictus Games in 2014, remains committed to his public service duties.

In 2023, a documentary titled “Heart of Invictus” featuring the Sussexes followed the successful edition of the Games in the Netherlands.

Despite hopes for a reconciliation within the royal family, Angela Levin, in an interview with GB News, dismissed the possibility of any such meetings.

She emphasized that the Duke is not planning to see his father or brother and is expected to depart shortly after his engagements in the UK.

Reports suggest that the Duchess of Sussex will be joining him in Africa following his brief visit to the UK.

Levin highlighted the dwindling popularity of the Duke, noting that he tends to avoid public interactions due to the negative attention he receives.

Speculations arose regarding the possibility of a meeting between the Duke and his father, especially considering past instances when permission was granted for brief visits.

However, the likelihood of such a meeting seems slim as the Duke is anticipated to swiftly head to Africa to reunite with the Duchess.

The Duke’s last visit to the UK occurred after Buckingham Palace announced the King’s cancer diagnosis in February 2024.

During this visit, a short meeting between the King and his youngest son took place at Clarence House in London.

Notably, the Duke did not engage with other members of the royal family during his stay earlier this year.

This upcoming trip marks his first return to the UK since Princess Catherine disclosed her preventive chemotherapy treatment following a cancer diagnosis post a major surgery at the London Clinic.

In conclusion, the Duke of Sussex’s decision to forego visiting his father and brother on his UK trip reflects the strained relations within the royal family.

Despite past instances of brief meetings, the Duke’s focus on his commitments and impending travel plans indicate a lack of reconciliation efforts during his upcoming visit.