One person appears to be missing from King Charles’ US itinerary: Prince Harry
King Charles III's 2026 U.S. state visit does not include any planned meeting with Prince Harry, despite hopes for reconciliation. The absence underscores the ongoing rift between the monarch and his son, who lives in California. Buckingham Palace declined to comment, while Harry's office cited the impracticality of adding personal meetings to official trips. The strained relationship has been marked by public disputes, legal battles, and limited contact since Harry stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
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For subscribersOne person appears to be missing from King Charles’ US itinerary: Prince HarrySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIn September 2025, King Charles and Prince Harry (pictured) met for the first time in 19 months.PHOTO: REUTERSLeo SandsPublished Apr 29, 2026, 07:39 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 09:48 AMListenLONDON – One meeting that appears to be absent from King Charles III’s carefully planned schedule in the United States this week is any reunion with Prince Harry.On a four-day state visit intended in part to repair bruised US-British relations, King Charles’ itinerary currently includes no plans to see his 41-year-old son, who lives in California with his wife Meghan and their two children.Buckingham Palace officials declined to comment when asked whether…
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