Another royal expert, Pauline Maclaran, co-author of Royal Fever, said Charles wants to be part of Prince Harry 's life. "As a father and quite an emotional man, he is likely to want some sort of reconciliation with his son. So I don't think William will be calling the shots, although he may advise his father in relation to any intended meeting."

Harry has been on the outs with his father and older brother since he and Markle resigned from their royal duties in 2020.

Upon her marriage, Sophie became the Countess of Wessex. On her husband's 59th birthday in 2023, it was announced King Charles had conferred the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon his youngest brother, with Sophie becoming the Duchess of Edinburgh. The Duke and Duchess have two children: LadyLouise, 21,and the Earl of Wessex, 17.