Prince Harry traveled from California to London upon learning of Charles' illness. His unexpected visit during this critical time sparked hope for reconciliation within the Royal Family. Tensions have simmered since Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their royal duties amidst past criticisms.
After a brief 26-hour visit, Prince Harry has returned to Los Angeles following his meeting with his father. Despite his stay being short, he opted for accommodation in a hotel rather than a royal palace, as reported by The Sun. While he remains open to reuniting with Prince William, the Prince of Wales did not schedule a meeting with his brother during Harry's visit, according to the British publication.
Prince William Assumes Responsibilities
Prince William resumed his royal duties on February 7, marking his first public engagement since King Charles' cancer diagnosis. At a charity dinner for London's Air Ambulance, William expressed gratitude for the public's support during this challenging time.
"I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days," quoted the Associated Press. “It means a great deal to us all."
Adding a touch of humor, William mentioned, “It’s fair to say the past few weeks have had a rather medical focus, so I thought I’d come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all."
William, a former air ambulance helicopter pilot, mingled with celebrity attendees like Tom Cruise at the event. He had taken a break from his royal duties in January to support Kate and their three children following her surgery.
Kate Middleton, William's wife, recently underwent abdominal surgery and is recovering in the hospital. The Duchess of Cambridge is expected to resume her public duties in April. Speculation about reconciliation arises once again, as King Charles reportedly adjusted his schedule upon learning of Harry’s visit. A source revealed, "He is very particular about timekeeping, but it was significant that he delayed his flight to Sandringham upon learning of Harry’s visit. After all, the Duke of Sussex had flown all the way from California on short notice, and he acknowledged the gesture. There is reason for optimism."
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