Overview

• Father and son held a private tea at Clarence House earlier this month lasting just under an hour, their first face‑to‑face in roughly 19 months.
• Multiple outlets report Harry offered an apology during the meeting and that Meghan joined briefly by phone, though the Palace has not confirmed the details.
• Palace sources reiterate there will be no ‘half‑in, half‑out’ arrangement or reinstatement of duties, even as aides discuss tentative, low‑key gestures of unity or a future joint appearance.
• Prince William was not present and is reportedly resistant to welcoming Harry back, with some sources warning that closer ties could be seen as undermining the heir’s authority.
• Security remains a key obstacle after Harry’s Court of Appeal defeat in May over taxpayer‑funded protection, and a spokesperson has denied fresh speculation about schooling plans for Archie.