Prince Harry landed at Heathrow Airport, eager to meet the king, less than 24 hours after his sudden trip to the UK. Today, after a whirlwind visit, he is preparing to return to California to reunite with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children. Prince Harry landed at Heathrow, London, less than a day after rushing from Los Angeles to be by his father's side during King Charles' cancer diagnosis. He arrived in Britain solo on Tuesday afternoon, without Meghan Markle and their children, shortly after Buckingham Palace issued a statement on the royal family's health.
Harry expressed his immediate desire to rush to London after learning of his father's diagnosis, but he waited for the palace's official announcement before making his move. Finally, after the news broke at 6 p.m., he left LAX on Monday evening and landed at Heathrow around 2 p.m. the next day.
Witnesses observed two black SUVs leaving the VIP Windsor Suites at Heathrow Airport and arriving at Clarence House, the royal residence in London, at 2:42 p.m. The meeting between Harry and his father reportedly lasted approximately 45 minutes, with Palace officials keeping details. private. Still, their reunion has raised hope among friends and family that they can repair their relationship.
After the meeting, King Charles made a delayed helicopter trip to Sandringham to continue discussions with Queen Camilla. Meanwhile, Prince Harry has been staying at a luxury hotel in London, as he no longer resides in the UK after abandoning Frogmore Cottage last year.
Royal expert Marlene King interpreted the theft as a sign that Harry's extended time with his father may not have been as fruitful as hoped, noting a tinge of sadness. Looking ahead, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing for an official trip to Canada next week to mark the one-year countdown to the 2025 Invictus Games in Whistler, Vancouver. They are expected to join members of participating countries' winter training camps between February 14 and 16.
