Overview

• Prince Harry and King Charles held a private meeting at Clarence House in London that lasted about 55 minutes, their first in-person encounter since February 2024.
• Harry’s spokesperson called reports that the reunion felt tense or like an ‘official visit’ “categorically false,” describing attributed quotes as “pure invention.”
• A framed photograph was given to the King during the meeting, and Harry’s office specified the image did not include the Duke and Duchess, noting they would have preferred to keep such details private.
• A source close to Harry criticized unnamed palace officials—the so‑called ‘men in grey suits’—for alleged hostile briefings, after media characterizations described the encounter as “distinctly formal.”
• Commentators say the meeting is a tentative first step toward repair, but they note that long‑standing grievances and strained ties, including with Prince William, will take time to resolve.