Overview

• Prince Harry and King Charles held a private meeting in London in September, their first in-person contact in about 19 months, with no indications of a return to official duties.
• Harry’s spokesperson issued a public statement accusing unnamed sources of trying to sabotage efforts to rebuild the father–son relationship.
• Reports citing palace insiders describe strong internal resistance to wider reconciliation, with some courtiers portraying Harry as a “loose cannon” and warning the King against concessions.
• In a newly aired Apple TV+ interview, Prince William vowed to protect Prince George from past “practices” he and Harry experienced and said measured change is on his agenda when he becomes king.
• Fresh media claims have added to the strain, including an unconfirmed tabloid report of a ‘secret’ Windsor meeting between King Charles and former aide Michael Fawcett.