Overview

• Earlier this month senior aides to King Charles and Prince Harry met in London, first sharing casual drinks at the Royal Over-Seas League before holding formal discussions to reopen dialogue.
• The King’s communications chief Tobyn Andreae joined Meredith Maines, head of Harry’s California household, and PR director Liam Maguire in the talks that aimed to mend ties.
• Princess Anne publicly ruled herself out of mediation, with royal expert Jennie Bond saying she sees Harry’s past actions as 'extremely disloyal' to the monarchy.
• Bond added that Anne’s guidance has become irrelevant after Harry made it clear he will not resume his role as a working royal.
• The standoff underscores deep obstacles to reconciliation as the family wrestles with duty, personal autonomy and loyalty.