King Charles and Prince Harry Hold Reunion Tea Amid Family Tensions

London, United Kingdom – For the first time in 19 months, King Charles III and his youngest son, Prince Harry, met over tea at Clarence House on September 10, 2025. This meeting, lasting nearly an hour, is seen as an important step towards mending their father-son relationship, sparking hope for broader royal reconciliation.

Insiders reported that King Charles is eager to engage more with his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, whom he has seen only occasionally since Harry and Meghan relocated to the United States. According to a royal source, “The King wants to be a grandfather to his grandchildren so that’s an important pull.” Charles last saw the two during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.

Harry’s visit to the UK included philanthropic engagements and this significant meeting with his father, following years of tension stemming from his departure from royal duties. “It’s become clear that Harry now regrets some of his actions. He wants to reset his relationship with his family,” a source told the Daily Mail.

While the reunion was a step forward, considerable challenges remain. Harry has been locked in a legal battle for security provisions that were lost when he stepped back as a working royal. “There are all sorts of obstacles,” noted a royal insider, adding that discussions around a possible family gathering have been complicated by these security concerns.

Family dynamics are further strained by the absence of Prince William and Kate Middleton during the meeting. William, who is said to have been aware of the tea, opted not to attend, which highlights ongoing tensions between the brothers.

The public has closely followed the royal family’s shifting relationships, viewing the feud with a mix of curiosity and empathy. As noted by The Independent’s Polly Hudson, “The family feud proved to be the great leveller,” allowing people to relate to the struggles of a seemingly perfect family.

For now, King Charles and Prince Harry have taken tentative steps towards healing their relationship. How this will influence the family dynamic or lead to a reunion involving Archie and Lilibet remains uncertain, but every gesture, including their recent cup of tea, signifies a potential path forward.