In an intriguing twist to royal family dynamics, it seems that King Charles III is unlikely to meet his son, Prince Harry, during his upcoming trip to the United States next year.
This prediction comes from royal commentator and author Robert Jobson, who suggests that any potential reunion between the estranged father and son would surely steal the spotlight from the state visit.
The King’s journey across the Atlantic is contingent on his health, and while it’s expected to happen in April 2026, one can’t help but wonder if it might also serve as an opportunity for a long-awaited father-son reunion.
Currently residing in California with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie, aged six, and Princess Lilibet, aged four, Harry’s life is seemingly worlds apart from his royal roots.
During a previous visit to the UK in September, Harry took the opportunity to catch up with his father at Clarence House, but it appears that a repeat encounter will not happen this time around.
According to Jobson, even though suggestions have emerged about a potential discreet meeting in Washington, it seems unlikely.
The potential presence of the Sussexes would almost certainly overshadow the state visit itself, which is something the palace is trying to avoid.
Although no official confirmation has been issued regarding the specifics of the King’s trip, it’s anticipated that Queen Camilla will join him, adding another layer of royal engagement to the state visit.
The topic of Harry and his family looms large, especially given the King’s strong emotions about his bond—or the lack thereof—with his grandchildren.
Indeed, the absence of a relationship with Archie and Lilibet seems to weigh heavily on King Charles.
While Archie was born in the UK in 2019, the family’s move to California meant that the King lost precious opportunities to see his grandson grow.
In fact, it has been reported that Charles has only met his granddaughter once, during the Sussexes’ brief return for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
