Prince Harry has arrived in the UK ahead of a special event at St Paul’s Cathedral for the Invictus Games, and plans to meet his father King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment. The Duke of Sussex has made the journey from California to London alone to attend a service at St Paul’s Cathedral to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, which he founded for injured servicemen and women. He has landed in the UK without his wife, Meghan Markle, and will later meet up with her for a tour of Nigeria to meet military staff.
In addition to attending the service at St Paul’s Cathedral, Prince Harry is expected to reunite with his father, King Charles, with whom he has had a strained relationship. Harry has expressed a desire to see his father and has kept in regular contact with him, especially during his cancer treatment. The Duke visited his father in February, after it was announced that Charles had cancer, and Harry managed to spend 30 minutes with him at Clarence House. Despite past disagreements, their relationship seems to be on the mend following Harry’s show of support during his father’s health battles.
While he may be reuniting with his father, Prince Harry is not expected to meet with his older brother Prince William during his trip to the UK. Their relationship remains fractured, and Harry has privately expressed a wish to reconcile but believes the timing is not right. The service at St Paul’s Cathedral comes shortly after Prince Archie’s fifth birthday, and actor Damian Lewis is set to recite the Invictus poem during the event. Representatives from the participating nations of Invictus Games, including wounded, injured, and sick service personnel, will be present.
Prince Harry’s visit to the UK coincides with his father’s public duties and cancer treatment, highlighting the significance of their potential reunion. Despite their previous conflicts and Harry’s controversial memoir last year, the Duke’s efforts to support his father during his health struggles show a positive step towards healing their relationship. While a meeting with Prince William may not be on the cards for now, Harry’s focus on family unity and support during challenging times signals a new chapter in his dealings with the royal family. The Invictus Games ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral marks a milestone in Harry’s ongoing work to support injured service members and veterans through sports.
