International Politics

LOS ANGELES - High-level talks are under way to gradually bring King Charles and Prince Harry together in a public show of unity for the first time in at least six years.

In the strongest indication yet that the Duke of Sussex is making positive steps towards a reconciliation with senior royals, it is understood that courtiers in both households are tentatively discussing how to get father and son together more frequently over the next year, with a view to them finally appearing jointly at a public event.

The news comes as Meghan and Harry made a surprise joint appearance at Kevin Costner’s starry charity event in Santa Barbara on Saturday. 

The last time Harry and his father appeared on their own and happy together at an official engagement was in April 2019 at the ‘Our Planet’ global premiere in the Natural History Museum in London.

Since Harry stepped down from royal duties in 2020, they have only been pictured with other family members at the State funerals of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth.

The extraordinary development comes after Harry spent 50 minutes with King Charles at Clarence House earlier this month, their first face-to-face meeting in 18 months as the monarch continues to be treated for cancer.

Prince Harry is making positive steps towards a reconciliation with senior royals. (Pic: ABC7)