Overview

• The Prince of Wales traveled to Scotland on September 23 for an informal private few days with the King—weeks after Charles' first meeting with Prince Harry in 19 months—described by reports as their third annual mini‑break.
• The visit was not diarised with senior staff, with sources saying it was set aside for private talks between sovereign and heir.
• Kensington Palace confirmed William will attend the October 1 launch of the first global memorial for humanitarian aid workers in London.
• Buckingham Palace shared a message from the King marking 35 years of Macmillan Cancer Support, underscoring continued public duties.
• Insider briefings reject claims of a rift, while tabloid reports—unconfirmed by major outlets—speculate the talks may have touched on Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.