KING Charles will return to London this week from his Scottish break while Harry is back – sparking speculation the two could meet.
The King, currently in Balmoral for the month, is expected back to the capital, where Harry is continuing a string of engagements.
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Harry, 40, is in Nottingham today but tomorrow afternoon is visiting Imperial College’s Centre for Blast Injury Studies in West London.
And it is understood he has other events this week connected to his charities and patronages.
The California-based Duke has not seen his father, 76, for the past 19 months and earlier this year claimed he was open to “reconciliation”.
Last night Harry looked happy and relaxed as he joked with children at the WellChild Awards, in west London.
He joked about “challenging” relationships between siblings while speaking at his glitzy charity bash.
Harry quizzed Declan Bitmead, 17, winner of inspirational young person 15-28 years award, about his family and the teen replied he had a brother.
Harry asked: “Does he drive you mad?”
When Declan replied “no, we get on fine” Harry replied “you know what – siblings”.
And when told his brother went to same school, Harry said: “You’re at the same school, that sometimes makes it more challenging.”
Harry and William have barely spoken since Megxit.
The Duke has slated his older sibling in his memoir Spare claiming he was knocked to the ground in a fight.
He also dumped on his family in a six-part Netflix series and Oprah Winfrey interview.
Yesterday, the brothers were just eight miles apart as they paid their own tributes to the late Queen.
Harry visited the final resting place of his grandmother in Windsor, while Wills and Kate attended an event in Sunningdale, Berkshire.
A Range Rover – believed to be carrying Harry – left the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport shortly after the duke’s flight landed yesterday.
Harry laid a wreath and flowers as he paid his private respects to his grandmother in St George’s Chapel, at Windsor Castle.
At the same time, the Prince and Princess of Wales were in Sunningdale, Berkshire, at an event to commemorate the late Queen.
The royal couple were attending an engagement at the National Federation of Women’s Institute (WI).
Yesterday marked three years since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
And the Prince of Wales said he “couldn’t believe it has been three years” since the death of his grandmother.
Speaking to one group, Wills said: “I can’t quite believe it has been three years already.
He said that the late Queen, who had been a member for more than 80 years, had “loved” the WI.
Harry has not seen his father since he flew back for 30 minutes at Clarence House last February after the King’s cancer announcement.
He has flown over from the US several times since for court cases and for the funeral of his uncle, Lord Fellowes, in August last year.
But his four-day visit will be his longest trip here since the passing of his grandmother.
The Duke will spend his time next week focusing on charity work and give no interviews about his family.
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During Harry’s four-day trip, it has been confirmed he is set to visit Nottingham – the scene of his first engagement with Meghan.
He will return to the city where crowds waited hours for him and Meghan in 2017, just weeks after they announced their engagement.
But the Duchess of Sussex will not be joining her husband for the trip.
Instead she will stay in California as she looks after their children Archie, seven, and Lilibet, four.
The Duke will announce a personal donation to Children in Need during his time in the UK.
Later today, he will head out of the capital for an engagement focused on helping young people affected by violence.
Tomorrow and Thursday, he has a number of private receptions and meetings lined up with his other charities and patronages.
These include the Invictus Foundation, the Diana Award and Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity supporting bereaved military children.
Harry could get the opportunity to see his father if he decides to extend his stay for the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent.
She sadly died on Thursday at the age of 92, although no date for the service has been set.
The Duchess was friends with Harry’s mother Princess Diana and acted as a mentor when she married into the Royal Family.
Harry is understood will be staying in a hotel room at his own expense over the course of his stay.
It comes after one of his pals told The Sunday Times: “He’s not given up hope on bringing his family back to the UK.”
Royal expert Phil Dampier suggested the visit would evoke memories of “happier times” for Harry in the UK.
He said: “It brings back memories of happier times when we thought they were going to be royal superstars.
“It will be fascinating to see how he is received and comes into contact with the public.”
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