- Harry is said to be ‘very keen’ to see his father when he visits London
- However, sources claim that no meeting has yet been planned for the two to meet.
When Prince Harry visits Britain this week, he will attend an event just two miles from his ailing father.
But it was not yet known last night whether the Duke would meet the King, who is still undergoing treatment for cancer.
Yesterday it was reported that Harry was “very much looking forward” to seeing his father when he travels to London for a ceremony marking ten years of the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday.
However, according to sources, no meetings are yet planned in the monarch’s diary for an already busy day for the 75-year-old.
The king usually has his weekly audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday, and insiders say there are ‘no plans to deviate from it’.
When Prince Harry visits Britain this week, he will attend an event just two miles from his ailing father, but it is unclear whether the two will meet.
Yesterday it was reported that Harry was “very much looking forward” to seeing his father when he travels to London for a ceremony marking ten years of the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday.
He is also expected to attend the first garden party of the year at Buckingham Palace in the afternoon before that meeting.
The king only returned to public duties last week, after being diagnosed with cancer in February.
Its commitments are managed on a case-by-case basis and “remain subject to the advice of doctors”, declared a Palace spokesperson.
Harry has not seen his father since he flew 10,000 miles round trip from his California home when news of the king’s cancer broke.
Afterwards, the 39-year-old spent around 30 minutes at Clarence House before the king returned to Sandringham.
Harry is not expected to be accompanied by Meghan when he flies to the UK this week.
Nor is he expected to see his brother, Prince William, with their relationship seemingly damaged beyond repair by claims Harry made in his memoir, Spare, and various media appearances.
William, 41, has not spoken to his brother since Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
Kensington Palace has not commented on any possible meetings this week. It is understood William will be in Windsor for an inauguration on Wednesday, with engagements in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly on Thursday and Friday.
The king usually has his weekly audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday, and insiders say there are “no plans to deviate from it”.
Harry should not see his brother, Prince William, whose relationship is apparently beyond repair.
Following his tour to visit his father in February, Harry told US television show Good Morning America that he hoped his father’s illness could help “reunite” the royal family.
He said he “loved” his family and was “grateful” to have been able to visit his father, adding: “Any illness brings family together.”
When the king’s cancer was first revealed, Harry reportedly said he was prepared to return to a “temporary royal role” to support his father during his illness, but palace sources rejected the suggestion.
However, sources previously told the Mail that the king would never “shut the door” on his youngest son and believed their relationship could be repaired with time.
Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals at the start of 2020, moving to Montecito with their son Archie, who turns five tomorrow, and daughter Lilibet, two.
A spokesperson for the Sussexes declined to comment last night.
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