Prince Harrycould be returning to his royal role, according to a new report.
Per the publication, Harry and Charles, 75, are said to have shared “warm exchanges” after the King revealed his health news earlier this month.
Harry, who is the fifth in line to the throne after brotherPrince Williamand his three children —Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis— is also said to have told friends that he would be willing to resume a royal role despite stepping down from his position four years ago,The Timesreported.
Harry’s reported decision also comes about as William’s wife,Kate Middleton, recovers fromabdominal surgery.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
King Charles and Prince Harry.Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
According toThe Times, which cited a royal source, it is believed that Charles also wants Harry to step back into royal duties, given that it would “benefit the institution."
“On all practical levels, it makes perfect sense for the family to come together to support the King while he’s sick," the insider said.
“Much has been said on both sides in recent years, but that has never diminished the fundamental bond of blood, and there are now pragmatic aspects to consider, with the King and Kate’s wellbeing paramount in this,” continued the source.
They added: “The details of the Clarence House meeting and subsequent conversations are private, but the feeling is that this arrangement could work."
Prince Harry and his wife,Meghan Markle, relocated to California after they stepped back as working members of the royal family in 2020. Although Harry has returned to the U.K. on several occasions, he rarely reunites with his father or other family members.
King Charles' cancer diagnosis was revealed earlier this month after the royal underwent a procedure totreat an enlarged prostatein January. He has since postponed all “public-facing duties” and “will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork,” Buckingham Palace said.
Prince Harry spentabout a dayin the U.K. earlier this month to see King Charles after his cancer diagnosis. The father and son are believed to have had a brief private meeting at Clarence House before the King andQueen Camillaleft Londonfor Sandringham. (The reunion marked Prince Harry and King Charles’ first meeting since the coronation ceremony in May 2023, for which the Duke of Sussex also made a similarly quick solo trip to the U.K.)
When askedhow he first learned about his father’s cancer diagnosis, Harry replied, “I spoke to him. I jumped on a plane and went to go see him as soon as I could. Look, I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see him and spend any time with him, I’m grateful for that.”
source: people.com
