Prince Harry 'desperate' to meet King Charles during UK trip: expert

Prince Harry "desperately needs" to meet with King Charles when he returns to the UK next week, a royal expert has claimed.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, will travel to London on September 8 for the annual WellChild Awards, his first trip since May. 

The visit falls on the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, and could also mark a long-awaited reunion with his father.

Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told Newsweek: “My opinion is that Harry desperately needs the stardust of meeting his father. He needs the glow of being the King’s son to shine on him."

"I think Harry would be very keen to meet his father, and as a parent, I would think Charles would probably like to see him.”

Harry has not seen King Charles since February 2024, shortly after the King’s cancer diagnosis was revealed. 

Talks between aides last month were described as the “first steps” toward reconciliation.

During Monday’s ceremony, Harry will meet with seriously ill children and their families, deliver a speech, and present an award to an “inspirational child” between the ages of four and six. 

He has been patron of WellChild for 17 years and has attended the awards 14 times.

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