Harry visits the UK more, but won't return to royalty

The 55-minute meeting at Clarence House between Harry and Charles III is provoking reactions from both sides in the international press. Almost two weeks after the so-called "peace summit," the British royal family has yet to issue an official statement about the meeting, while the prince admitted, in an interview with The Guardian, that he wants to rekindle his relationship with his father . However, it appears the King will not be willing to return his son to a role within the British royal family —despite accepting the prince's more frequent visits to the country for public engagements.

Last weekend, the Mail on Sunday reported that high-level talks are underway to gradually reunite King Charles and Prince Harry , "in a public display of unity for the first time in six years." Sources close to the Sussexes, speaking to the newspaper, indicate that the meeting at Clarence House represents the family's "acceptance ," welcoming him "back into the royal fold." The same sources also suggest that this could be the beginning of a new working model for the former royal , who would take on a more prominent role—including "easing" the official workload assigned to his brother , William. According to the sources speaking to the British newspaper, Harry agreed to remain "low-key" during Trump's visit to the UK as a "goodwill gesture" to his father, and that he has agreed to travel to the country four to five times a year to participate in "public events," whether related to his charitable initiatives or in support of the royal family.

However, this Monday, the Daily Mail advanced an alternative version. Sources at Buckingham Palace claim that Harry will "never" return to a public role alongside the royals . "The King is a forgiving man, but he has been absolutely clear in supporting his late mother's decision that there can be no 'half-in, half-out' members of the royal family ," says one source. The meeting that took place earlier this month at Clarence House is described as an "occasional private family gathering," and others may be possible in the future, although none are currently scheduled . Finally, a source close to the prince reportedly assured that the issue of Harry returning to royal life was "resolved years ago," and that the Duke of Sussex is "very happy with his life in California, visiting the UK to support his causes," with no attempt to take a more prominent role in royal events.

Even after losing his right to British police protection during his visits to the United Kingdom in court , Harry was escorted on his most recent trip to London by members of the Metropolitan Police , reports the Mail on Sunday. According to the newspaper, the protection was provided at the initiative of the security authorities themselves , who contacted Harry's representatives before his arrival. The decision was made without the royal family's involvement and took into account the high-profile nature of the event, as well as the large number of children present. The prince was only escorted on September 8th, during his attendance at the WellChild Awards gala, and did not receive special protection during the other three days he was in the country.

Harry's statements about a possible resumption of his relationship with his father came during an interview with the BBC, in response to the court ruling that the prince lost his right to British police protection. "I don't know how much time my father has. He doesn't speak to me because of this security issue. But it would be good if we reconciled," he said at the time, after suggesting that the court acted under the King's influence. "There's a level of control in my father's hands, and all of this could be resolved by him. Not necessarily by his intervention, but by stepping aside and letting the experts handle what needs to be done," he said.