Prince Harry reportedly plans more frequent UK visits after reunion with King Charles
Prince Harry is reportedly planning to return to the UK more regularly next year, with sources suggesting the Duke of Sussex could make visits every few months following his recent reunion with his father, King Charles.
The 41-year-old prince is said to have been encouraged by his latest visit to Britain, which reportedly left him “buoyed, very happy and really energised.” According to reports, Harry is now expected to spend more time in the UK as he continues his charity work and prepares for the Invictus Games.
Harry is expected to return to Britain in September for about a week. During the visit, he is scheduled to attend engagements linked to the Invictus Games, which will take place in Birmingham next summer, as well as activities for WellChild, the charity supporting seriously ill children.
Speaking about Harry’s plans on TalkTV, presenter Peter Cardwell discussed the possibility of the Duke making more frequent trips. Former royal butler Grant Harrold said he was not surprised by the reported plans, particularly amid King Charles’s ongoing health situation and Harry’s desire for his father to spend more time with his children, Archie and Lilibet.
A source told The Sunday Times that the arrangement for Harry’s recent visits has been working well and that the frequency could increase as preparations for the Invictus Games gather pace.
“The way the wind is blowing, he’s going to want to be here more and more,” the source reportedly said, adding that Harry is pleased his UK visits can increasingly focus on his charitable patronages.
However, the prospect of more frequent visits has also raised questions about Harry’s relationship with the wider Royal Family.
Harrold warned that private conversations involving Harry and the royal family could once again become public, potentially creating further tension.
He suggested that this would be something King Charles and the Royal Family would be keen to avoid, particularly given the long-running tensions between Harry and his brother, Prince William.
Despite the concerns, Harry’s reported plans indicate that the UK could become a more regular part of his schedule, particularly as he takes a greater role in preparations for the 2027 Invictus Games.
