When King Charles returned to the UK this week, he had a tight schedule and was unable to meet with Prince Harry. He did, however, arrange a time to meet David Beckham.
Despite many questions and ongoing speculation about the meeting between the king and his youngest son, Harry, a spokesman for Prince Harry said: "Due to the king's tight schedule, this meeting with the duke in the UK has become impossible." "The Duke understands his father's commitment to work and other priorities and looks forward to meeting him soon."
The king reportedly discussed his charitable foundation with David Beckham. They had a private meeting at King Highgrove's home, and while photos of the meeting were not made public, a source close to the king confirmed the meeting to The Sun.
Beckham has met Harry and Charles several times before, having served as ambassadors for the Undefeated Games and thus has close ties to the royal family. Charles missed the opportunity to be with his son, and now Harry is on a flight to Nigeria with his wife, Meghan Markle.
Earlier this year, Harry had pondered whether to meet his father during his short stay. However, he was told that they would not be able to meet because the king's schedule was already full.
In response to a question about whether Harry will be able to see his father soon, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told The Express: "Given that King Charles is suffering from cancer, although he still has the physical strength, I think a meeting may be planned. He also said that the king's might be subject to two conditions – that is, "private nature" and "advance arrangement".
While Prince Harry may have already embarked on the journey, Mr Fitzwilliams added: "According to Prince Harry's spokesperson, after this week, his pledge ruled out the possibility of a meeting, and the King has sent a clear signal that any future visit is only possible if it is planned privately." ”