A source now claims: “It’s clear there is a determination on both sides to make this happen. Nobody is pretending the wider family issues have been resolved, but this is about beginning with Charles and Harry.”

‘A Simple Conversation Between a Father and His Son’

Insiders suggest both men see this as the right time to reconnect.

“After 20 months apart, and with the king continuing his treatment, the feeling is that the time is right to take that step,” one source explained. “This is not about grand gestures or set-piece meetings. It’s about a simple face-to-face conversation between a father and his son.”

They emphasized that the priority is “privacy and dignity” while keeping the door open for future dialogue. However, chances of any reconciliation between Harry and William are said to have been “rejected out of hand.”

Steps Toward Communication

In July, reports suggested early efforts at building bridges began with a private meeting between Harry’s communications chief and a representative of the king. A source told the Mail on Sunday: “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.”

Royal Insider has contacted Buckingham Palace and Prince Harry’s representatives for comment.