{"id":7599,"date":"2026-06-27T11:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T10:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/27\/king-charles-offers-olive-branch-to-harry-for-uk-trip-but-will-have-to-deal-with-william\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T11:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T10:33:00","slug":"king-charles-offers-olive-branch-to-harry-for-uk-trip-but-will-have-to-deal-with-william","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/27\/king-charles-offers-olive-branch-to-harry-for-uk-trip-but-will-have-to-deal-with-william\/","title":{"rendered":"King Charles offers olive branch to Harry for UK trip but will have to &#8216;deal with William&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_fcd8ef\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">King Charles is said to be &#8216;tired of the estrangement&#8217; within the Royal Family.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<div class=\"Byline_author-and-badge-wrapper__2dsv1\">\n<div class=\"Authors_authors-container__wVWas\" data-testid=\"byline-author\" data-tmdatatrack=\"author\" style=\"--authors-by:&quot;By&quot;\"><span><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_fcd8ef\">Emma Mackenzie<\/strong><\/span><span> and <span><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"AuthorLink_author-link__rg5qj\" data-tmdatatrack=\"author\" data-testid=\"byline-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/authors\/eilidh-farquhar\/\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_fcd8ef\">Eilidh Farquhar<\/strong><\/a><\/span> Trainee Trends, Showbiz and Lifestyle Writer<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">11:33, 27 Jun 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37355743\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next month, but it is unlikely that he will see his older brother William.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next month, but it is unlikely that he will see his older brother William.<cite aria-label=\"Image: Dominic Lipinski\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Dominic Lipinski\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next month, bringing his young family with him from the States. While Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will get to meet their grandparents amid the reunion, royal experts claim they are unlikely to see their uncle <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Prince WilliamLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/celebrity\/billionaire-prince-william-officially-richer-37350838\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Prince William<\/a> as he has &#8216;no plans&#8217; on reuniting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With the Sussexes travelling over to celebrate one year until the Invictus Games that are held in the UK, it seems that the journey has only been made possible due to the King offering up a <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"royal residenceLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/meghan-harrys-challenging-financial-position-37227828\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">royal residence<\/a> for the family to stay in during July.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While there had been speculation over whether Sussexes would come to the UK as <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Harry's security statuLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/celebrity\/prince-harrys-police-protection-case-36527092\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Harry&#8217;s security statu<\/a>s is still under review by the Home Office, the King&#8217;s olive branch of a place to stay was &#8220;reluctantly&#8221; found to have sufficient security conditions for the trip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/daily-record-premium-scotland-world-37216822\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Get Daily Record Premium for just \u00a31 per month in exclusive offer to celebrate the World Cup<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/lifestyle\/competitions\/world-cup-win-aldi-vouchers-37279210\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Celebrate the World Cup with a chance to win \u00a3100 in Aldi vouchers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">According to royal experts, Charles&#8217; role in Harry and Meghan&#8217;s return to the UK shows that he truly wants to reconcile with his younger son after years of tension. However, in terms of being the head of the family, this move also displays the King&#8217;s leadership, reports<a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" the Mirror.Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/prince-william-news-harry-charles-37348583\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> the Mirror.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking about the upcoming reunion, royal author and historian Andrew Lownie said: &#8220;I think that&#8217;s genuine reconciliation. For many years now, these two royal dramas [Andrew and Harry] have been going on, and this one is now playing out.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He added: &#8220;No one wants to fall out with their children, and I <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"\/>think there&#8217;s a genuine personal desire here to see his grandchildren. But I also think the King believes that having an estranged royal is not good for the optics.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37355746\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37355746\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Prince William, the new Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, arrive to view floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II laid outside Cambridge Gate at Windsor Castle on 10th September 2022 in Windsor\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article37355746.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Harry-and-William-2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article37355746.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Harry-and-William-2.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article37355746.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Harry-and-William-2.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article37355746.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Harry-and-William-2.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"William is said to be 'irritated' by Charles 'bending over backwards' for the Sussexes return.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">William is said to be &#8216;irritated&#8217; by Charles &#8216;bending over backwards&#8217; for the Sussexes return.<cite aria-label=\"Image: Mark Kerrison\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Mark Kerrison\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Harry is set to attend events next month to mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Invictus GamesLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/invictus-games\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Invictus Games<\/a> in Birmingham. However, while the King seems to be making an attempt to reconcile, the same can not be said for this eldest son, Prince William.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ahead of the reunion, Lownie suggests that <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"CharlesLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/king-charles-iii\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Charles<\/a> will have to &#8220;deal with William, who clearly is adamant that they have nothing to do with Harry&#8221;. While the expert believes the King will need to exert more of his authority, others state that William will be ignoring all attempts to get in touch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A source previously said: &#8220;William won&#8217;t be seeing his brother. I suspect he will make sure he&#8217;s miles away when Harry visits to avoid any awkward encounters. Harry has tried to make contact repeatedly, but William won&#8217;t take his calls.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Writing in Vanity Fair, royal expert Katie Nicholl adds that William&#8217;s reluctance to reunite with his younger brother is further fuelled by &#8220;irritation&#8221; that Charles is &#8220;bending over backwards&#8221; to make the UK visit happen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Insiders have shared that Charles and William have opposing perspectives on the Prince Harry drama. While Charles stands by that &#8220;one must forgive and move on&#8221;, William is much more likely to hold a grudge and is unable to forgive his brother for what he did to their family.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"Factbox_factbox-container__hSMOa\" id=\"factbox\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Entering Factbox content\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"31116701\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"factbox\" data-testid=\"factbox\">\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs Factbox_heading-three__NXU52 __className_9712a1\">Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"Factbox_content__xdMV8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">All you have to do is <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/KSTVj4OXVzG0HyeQZBjVGo\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">click here<\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose &#8216;exit group&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you\u2019re curious, you can read our <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/privacy-notice\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The last time both Harry and William were in a room together was reportedly at the funeral of their uncle Sir Robert Fellowes back in August 2024. However, the brothers were not seen to speak during the proceedings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This may have been for the best as Harry previously shared that he had a tense exchange with his brother and father following Prince Phillip&#8217;s funeral in 2021. At the time, Charles was said to have begged his sons to behave, saying: &#8220;Please boys, don&#8217;t make my final years a misery.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While Harry and William seem unlikely to reconcile in this upcoming visit, royal commentator Afua Acheampong-Hagan remains hopeful that a reunion will happen eventually.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Believing that the Sussexes&#8217; return to the UK is a step in the right direction, the Scottish royal commentator added: &#8220;I think it will be great for Archie and Lilibet to see the country that their father is from and where their mum and dad got married.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;That will be lovely for them, and also to see their dad&#8217;s work on the Invictus Games which is really incredible. On a purely human level, [the reunion] can only be a wonderful thing. I think it&#8217;s definitely a big old olive branch being extended there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/celebrity\/king-charles-offers-olive-branch-37355654\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>King Charles is said to be &#8216;tired of the estrangement&#8217; within the Royal Family. 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