Prince Harry plans frequent UK visits after reunion with King Charles

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has decided to increase his visits to the United Kingdom, planning to return every few months over the next year. This decision follows a recent reunion with his father, King Charles, which left Harry feeling buoyed, very happy, and really energised. The reunion took place last month at the Highgrove estate in Gloucestershire, where King Charles secretly hosted Harry, his wife Meghan, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet. Queen Camilla was also present during this meeting, which marked the first public in-person encounter between father and son in four years.

Harry's upcoming visits are scheduled to begin in September, when he will spend about a week in the UK attending engagements for the Invictus Games, which will be held in Birmingham next summer, and for WellChild, a charity supporting seriously ill children. It remains uncertain whether Meghan and their children will accompany him on this trip. The increased frequency of visits is driven by Harry's desire to spend more time with his father and wider family, as well as to support his UK-based charities through more in-person meetings. A source close to Harry told The Times that the template for his visits has been working well, so the frequency will increase, especially in the lead-up to the Invictus Games, which he is determined to make the best yet. The source added that Harry wants more of a foothold in the UK, more trips back, and less courtroom drama.

During their visit last month, Meghan posted a photograph online of Harry and their children in Althorp's gardens carrying bouquets of flowers, believed to be on their way to lay the blooms at the grave of Harry's mother, Princess Diana. Harry is also reportedly hoping to return to Ukraine in the coming months, having visited the war-torn country twice in the past two years. Additionally, there are reports that Harry wants his father to stand alongside him at next summer's Invictus Games, and King Charles has reportedly received an olive branch in the form of an invitation to the multi-sport event. Harry and Meghan, who stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California, have also recently spoken about their wish to introduce their children to their British roots. The increased visits reflect a shift in Harry's approach to his relationship with the royal family and his commitment to his charitable work in the UK.