On September 10, the Duke of Sussex reunited with King Charles at Clarence Home in London for a personal tea, marking their first face-to-face assembly since February 2024. 

After retaining the event personal, the businessman has begun to disclose specifics, noting there was an trade of items and dismissing claims that it was a proper occasion.

Through the father-son reunion, delicate particulars hinted at Markle’s standing throughout the royal household. Most telling was a framed household portrait, which a spokesperson later confirmed the Invictus Video games founder had gifted to his father, notably excluding the Duchess of Sussex. 

“Whereas we might have most popular such particulars to stay personal, for the sake of readability, we are able to verify {that a} framed {photograph} was handed over; nevertheless, the picture didn’t comprise the Duke and Duchess,” the spokesperson advised PEOPLE Journal.

The spokesperson additional denied the allegations that the reconnection was “distinctly formal,” saying the stories are “categorically false.” They added, “The quotes attributed to him are pure invention fed, one can solely assume, by sources intent on sabotaging any reconciliation between father and son.”

With Harry’s potential reconnection with the monarch on the horizon, hypothesis is that his children Archie and Lilibet might comply with after. The 76-year-old ruler has solely met the little children a few instances however is claimed to want to play the grandfather function to them. 

Per The Blast, a royal supply mentioned that “The King desires to be a grandfather to his grandchildren, in order that’s an necessary pull.”

The insider continued, reflecting on the king’s time with the youngsters after they came visiting for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, noting he was extraordinarily delighted to see them.

Nevertheless, the possibilities of it taking place stay unknown, as one foremost problem is Harry’s demand for armed police safety for himself and his household every time they go to the U.Ok. 

Since he misplaced taxpayer-funded safety after stepping again as a senior royal, this has been a degree of competition. Nonetheless, insiders trace there could also be room for compromise.

As for Meghan, her possibilities of reuniting with the royal household stay unclear. The Duchess of Sussex has not been again to Britain since Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in 2022, a call that many interpret as an indication of the deep pressure between her and the monarchy.

As a substitute, Markle has centered her life in California, the place she and Harry are elevating Archie and Lilibet away from the royal highlight. 

Earlier this yr, the couple took their kids on a visit to Disneyland, emphasizing their dedication to a extra personal and family-focused life-style.

Harry’s latest sit-down with the King in London signifies significant progress in mending their strained relationship, with sources even labeling it probably the most important step. 

The Blast reported that Queen Elizabeth’s former spokeswoman, Ailsa Anderson, referred to as it a “large step in the correct route” and “a constructing of belief.” Signifying that the father-and-son duo had been intent on constructing belief, Queen Camilla was absent from the assembly. 

Royal commentators opined that the Queen’s absence was aimed toward lowering tensions, given Harry’s previous criticisms of her, accusing her of scheming for energy and leaking tales to the press.