Prince Harry has arrived in the UK still hoping to spend time with King Charles, despite a fresh disagreement surrounding accommodation for his visit.
The Duke of Sussex is in Britain for a series of appearances linked to the countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.
According to a source close to the event, Harry remains keen to see his father during the trip.
Meghan is also said to be considering attending Invictus-related events in Birmingham, while the couple continue to explore whether Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet could safely join part of the visit.
No final plans have been confirmed.
Security remains one of the main issues shaping the family’s travel arrangements, and any visit by Meghan and the children would depend on what can be organised safely.
Harry’s arrival came after several days of discussion over where he would stay.
He had reportedly been offered accommodation at a royal residence, but the arrangement was later withdrawn after a delay in confirming the booking.
Harry’s representatives said alternative security arrangements had first needed to be put in place before he could formally accept the offer.
They later expressed disappointment that the accommodation was no longer available.
Royal sources, meanwhile, suggested the practical arrangements and staffing needed for the stay could no longer be provided.
Despite the disagreement, both sides are still believed to want a meeting between Harry and the King.
The trip could also provide a rare opportunity for Harry to reconnect with his father during a busy period of royal engagements.
There has also been interest in whether Archie and Lilibet might eventually be able to spend time with their grandfather.
The children have not visited Britain for several years, and any reunion would naturally depend on the family’s wider travel and security plans.
For now, Harry is expected to divide his time between London and Birmingham as he supports preparations for the next Invictus Games.
The event remains one of the projects most closely associated with him and continues to be a major focus of his public work.
His visit is also expected to include a personal stop connected with his late mother, Princess Diana.
Although recent days have brought fresh tension around logistics, the wider picture remains more hopeful.
Harry is in the UK, the possibility of seeing his father is still open, and discussions about future family visits appear to be continuing.
For many royal watchers, the most meaningful part of the trip may not be the official schedule at all.
It may simply be whether father and son are able to find some private time together.
