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Palace Confirms 54-Minute Harry–King Charles Meeting at Clarence House

The carefully arranged tea signaled a tentative thaw after emissary-led planning restored limited contact.

Overview

  • Buckingham Palace confirmed a private tea between Prince Harry and King Charles at Clarence House lasting about 54–55 minutes, their first in-person meeting in roughly 19 months.
  • Coverage across UK outlets characterizes the encounter as a cautious first step toward repairing relations rather than a full reconciliation.
  • Prince William did not take part, with reports emphasizing that the brothers remain estranged.
  • The meeting followed July discussions between representatives for Harry and the King that negotiated terms for a confidential, tightly managed encounter.
  • During the short UK visit, Harry highlighted charity work and announced donations—including £1.5 million to BBC Children in Need and about £500,000 to an Imperial College program—and later said the King was “doing very well”; separate reports suggest a possible future visit with his children, which remains unconfirmed.