Senior aides of King Charles III and Prince Harry have reportedly gathered in London for a covert meeting aimed at mending the long-standing rift between the estranged royal family members.
Dubbed a “peace summit” and described by insiders as a significant step toward reconciliation, the talks have sparked speculation and intrigue regarding the future of the monarchy and its dynamics, RadarOnline.com can report.
The closed-door discussions took place last week at the Royal Over-Seas League, a private members’ club situated just three minutes from Charles’s official residence, Clarence House.
While the details of the meeting remain closely guarded, sources indicate that it represents a tentative opening of lines of communication between Harry, 40, and his father, King Charles.
Insiders reveal that at least three representatives from each side participated in the meeting, with notable attendees including Harry’s chief communications officer and household head, Meredith Maines, who flew in from California specially for the occasion. The King’s communications secretary, Tobyn Andreae, was also present, suggesting that both parties are indeed eager to address the issues that have driven them apart over the past few years.
The tension between Harry and the royal family has been palpable since the Duke’s marriage to Meghan Markle, which has been embroiled in controversy and public scrutiny.
Following the Duke’s departure from his royal duties in 2020, Harry’s relationship with his father, the Prince of Wales, and his brother, Prince William, has reportedly deteriorated significantly.
Despite this challenging backdrop, a source characterized the recent talks as the “strongest sign in years” of a willingness to mend the fractured family ties.
The insider claimed: “There’s a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years. There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about.”