Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, paid his respects to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, this week, three years after her passing in 2022 at the ripe age of 96.
Harry laid a wreath and flowers at the late Queen’s tomb at Windsor Castle, privately honoring the matriarch. The city of London commemorated the third anniversary of Elizabeth’s death with gun salutes, reflecting the continued reverence for her reign.
The Duke of Sussex’s older brother, Prince William, and his wife, the Princess of Wales, Kate, also paid their respects to the late queen through an engagement at Sunningdale. This noteworthy tribute to the queen is Harry’s first visit to the United Kingdom in several months.
Harry is scheduled to attend the WellChild Awards in London this Monday evening. This event, marking its 20th anniversary, is an awards ceremony that honors children living with serious illnesses and their caregivers. The Duke of Sussex has acted as the patron of WellChild, the charity that organizes the WellChild Awards, since 2008.
This visit by Prince Harry has ignited speculation over whether he will reunite with his family, including his father, King Charles III, and brother, Prince William. Both a representative for the Duke of Sussex and Buckingham Palace have declined to comment on any potential reunion. The King has not seen Harry, his second son, since February 2024, but members of the Duke’s team met with the King’s spokesman in July.
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According to reliable sources, Harry has expressed hope to mend his relationship with his father amid the King’s ongoing battle with cancer. This speaks to the enduring ties of family, even amid the pressures and responsibilities of royal life.