Overview

• Harry and Meghan made an unannounced appearance on September 20 at the One805LIVE! benefit at Kevin Costner’s Santa Barbara estate, presenting an award to the county’s fire chief.
• Buckingham Palace confirmed father and son held a private tea at Clarence House on September 10 lasting roughly 50–55 minutes, their first face-to-face meeting in about 18–19 months.
• Multiple outlets report courtiers are exploring more regular contact and a carefully staged joint public appearance for King Charles and Prince Harry, with no return to working-royal status implied.
• Harry has said his focus over the next year is his father’s well-being, and reports say he agreed to keep a low profile during President Trump’s UK state visit as a goodwill gesture.
• Coverage continues to note an unresolved rift with Prince William and Catherine, even as sources indicate Harry aims to visit the UK more often.