ROYAL FAMILY NEWSKing Charles 'Wants to See Sons' Prince William and Prince Harry 'Together' Again as He Continues to Battle Cancer, Source Claims
King Charles is hopeful his sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, will mend their feud.
Aug. 25 2026, Published 12:42 p.m. ET
King Charles is reportedly optimistic that Prince Harry's upcoming return to the U.K. could lead to him burying the hatchet with estranged brother Prince William.
The 77-year-old monarch — who is currently battling cancer — hasn't seen his sons side by side in quite some time.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Moving Back to the U.K. Later This Month
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exited the royal family in 2020.
“He will want to see his sons together over time,” an insider told People on Tuesday, August 25. “This is the best opportunity we have seen in recent years.”
Harry, 41, and his wife, Meghan Markle will be moving to England later this summer, with their kids, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, set to attend school there.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to England for an extended period of time in late August.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, 45, will be staying in the U.K. for a prolonged period of time. However, they will still maintain their residences in Montecito, Calif., and Portugal. The couple stepped back as senior members of The Firm in 2020 before departing for the West Coast.
While Charles was reportedly only "made aware" of the move a few days before the announcement on August 19, he "welcomes the opportunity to see more of the Sussex family in a private and personal capacity," People reported.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Saw King Charles for a Brief Meeting Last Month
Prince William and Prince Harry are still estranged.
The Invictus Games founder's relationship with his father has reportedly improved in recent months, with Harry and Meghan having visited Charles in July for a brief get-together at Highgrove House.
“That was a real positive,” another source told the publication. “The king would love to have Harry around."
Despite the military veteran and the sovereign mending fences, William, 45, and Harry's relationship remains icy. The Prince of Wales is allegedly still hurt over Harry's tell-all memoir, Spare, and the Sussexes' 2021 bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.
King Charles Announced He Had Cancer in February 2024
King Charles is currently undergoing treatment for his cancer.
Harry and Meghan's U.K. relocation "is going to be challenging" for William, a royal source also dished to People.
"It will be very hard for him and [wife Kate Middleton],” they added. “There is a deep sense of betrayal. It’s going to be very hard for the family to ignore their presence."
As for Charles' cancer battle, Buckingham Palace announced he was suffering with a form of the disease in February 2024 after undergoing surgery to treat an enlarged prostate.
The king revealed in December 2025 his treatment would be scaled back, however, he's still currently receiving medical care as he continues to take on public duties.
