Their quickly dispatched reunion had been interpreted as proof of persistent tensions in their relationship, in reality, it would be quite the opposite.
On February 6, Prince Harry traveled to London from Los Angeles to visit Charles III.
A special visit since Buckingham Palace had just announced that the latter was suffering from a form of cancer.
Although father and son had not seen each other for 9 months, everyone was surprised that their reunion lasted barely more than half an hour.
However, a source close to the palace told
People
magazine that this visit, as short as it was, was part of the reconciliation process of the two men who were moving forward “in small steps”.
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“A positive approach”
“I'm sure it was emotionally draining for both of them, but it was a step in the right direction,” she told the American tabloid.
It was a positive step.”
According to his information, Prince Harry would have been “grateful to be able to speak directly to his father and show him his support”.
This version is in fact consistent with the comments made by Meghan Markle's husband on the show
Good Morning America
, during his trip to Canada which followed his visit to London.
Asked how events unfolded after learning his father was ill, Prince Harry replied: “I spoke to him.
I jumped on a plane and went to see him as soon as I could.”
He then added: “Listen, I love my family.
I am grateful to have been able to take the plane to go see him
(his father)
and spend time with him.
On Buckingham's side, it is whispered in the corridors that the king, although open to reconciliation, would be “firmly decided” not to bring Harry back into the monarchy.