Prince Harry recently had a private conversation with King Charles before confirming his attendance at the upcoming coronation, as disclosed by sources.
After years of strained relations between the father and son, there seems to be a mutual desire to mend fences.
The Duke of Sussex announced his decision to participate in the coronation on Wednesday, while Meghan Markle will remain in California with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The anticipated family reunion is expected to be quite awkward for Harry, with concerns of a chilly reception materializing as feared.
Reports from Royal sources suggest that upon Harry’s arrival at Westminster Abbey, most family members are likely to greet him with minimal interaction, signaling a lack of interest in engaging beyond formalities.
Notably, it is mentioned that although William did not oppose Harry’s presence at their father’s significant event, he does not intend to engage in conversations with him.
While the general atmosphere appears frosty towards Harry, exceptions may include Princesses Eugene and Beatrice, who have maintained a cordial relationship with Harry and Meghan.
However, according to insider sources, the Royal family currently has no inclination for reconciliation talks with Harry, prioritizing the planning of upcoming significant events over resolving conflicts.
The invitation extended to Harry and Meghan for the coronation follows the recent release of their Netflix documentary series and Harry’s revealing memoir, both of which portrayed the Royal family in an unfavorable light.
The memoir contained controversial claims, including allegations of physical altercation between William and Harry, cold behavior from Kate towards Meghan, and Harry’s plea to his father regarding Camilla’s marriage.
Despite the underlying tensions, it is reported that King Charles supports Harry’s decision to attend the coronation and respects Meghan’s choice to stay back with their children, especially considering Archie’s upcoming fourth birthday coinciding with the event.
Harry’s visit to the UK is expected to be brief, limited to the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, with no official role assigned to him during the proceedings or participation in the royal procession to Buckingham Palace.