Prince Harry wasted no time in making his way back to California after a whirlwind visit to the UK to see his father, the King.
The Duke of Sussex arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport less than 24 hours after jetting in from Los Angeles, where he had been residing with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children.
This unexpected trip came in response to the news of the King’s health condition, which was publicly disclosed by Buckingham Palace.
Upon hearing about his father’s diagnosis, Prince Harry immediately made plans to fly to London but chose to wait until the official announcement from the Palace before making his move.
Finally, on Monday evening, following the 6pm disclosure, he swiftly boarded a plane at LAX, touching down at London Heathrow Airport around 2pm the next day.
The arrival of two black SUVs from the Windsor VIP suite at the airport signaled his presence.
Prince Harry wasted no time and headed straight to Clarence House, the King’s residence in London, where he reunited with his father for the first time since the coronation in May.
The emotional meeting lasted approximately 45 minutes, with no details shared by Palace officials regarding their discussions.
However, the reunion has sparked optimism among friends and family, who hope that this could mark the beginning of a reconciliation between the father and son.
After their heartfelt conversation, King Charles departed for Sandringham via helicopter, delaying his departure to have a chat with his wife, Queen Camilla.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry, lacking an official royal residence following the return of Frogmore Cottage keys last year, opted to stay in a luxurious London hotel during his brief visit.
Royal expert Marilyn Koenig expressed her insights on the short visit, indicating that the limited time spent together may not have been entirely fulfilling for Prince Harry in terms of reconnecting with his father.
Despite the bittersweet nature of the encounter, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are gearing up for their upcoming trip to Canada to kick off the official countdown to the 2025 Invictus Games.
Scheduled to attend the Vancouver Whistler Games from February 14 to 16, Prince Harry and Meghan will participate in the winter sporting event, marking a historic moment in the Invictus Games legacy.
The couple will join members of various countries’ winter training camps, embracing the spirit of camaraderie and competition as they embark on this new chapter together.