Why King Charles ‘would like a reconciliation with Prince Harry at some point’

King Charles would like to reconcile with his estranged son Prince Harry at some point in the future when the time is right, one royal expert has claimed.

Harry – who left the UK and royal duties to set up with his wife Meghan Markle in California back in 2020 – could be considering making a comeback to the UK due to reported struggles he’s facing in the US. Harry and Meghan had initially said they planned to “carve out a progressive new role” while supporting the late Queen, but she decided that Harry had to choose between the two.

King Charles has largely followed his mother’s wishes, but there is now talk that he may be considering a reconciliation. Royal author Phil Dampier told The Sun: “I think obviously the King would like to have a reconciliation with his son at some point. Not the least because he’d like to see more of his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet.

“He’s only met them once or twice and that is a very tragic situation. But until he’s a lot fitter, and feeling able to cope with situations that aren’t stressful to him, I don’t think we’re going to see much progress on that.”

Earlier this week, sources revealed that Prince Harry would not return to the royal fold unless he received an apology from his estranged brother Prince William.

The Duke of Sussex is focused on “making a success of his life” in the United States and maintains he is happy with his decision on choosing to quit his royal life, sources close to the Duke suggest.

However, it remains that he would be open to taking up a temporary role within the family to “help out” if he was asked to do so by the King.

Friends of Harry say he is aware of his brother’s feelings on the matter after The Mirror previously revealed Prince William suggested there was “zero chance” he would be welcomed back into the fold after penning his explosive memoir, Spare.