LONDON: Princess Catherine of Wales joined her husband, Prince William, at an engagement marking the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, as William’s brother, Prince Harry, returned to the United Kingdom (UK) for the first time in five months, PA Media/dpa reported.
William and Catherine visited the National Federation of Women’s Institutes in Sunningdale, Berkshire, on Monday. Harry, the Duke of Sussex, will be in London for the annual WellChild Awards, a cause close to his heart as the charity’s long-standing patron, before travelling to a community recording studio in Nottingham on Tuesday.
It was Catherine’s third engagement in five days after she visited the Natural History Museum’s gardens last Thursday and watched the Red Roses beat Australia 47-7 in their Women’s Rugby World Cup match in Brighton on Saturday.
It is not known whether Harry, who is estranged from William and has a strained relationship with his father, King Charles III, will reunite with his family during his stay.
Charles, currently at Balmoral in Aberdeenshire, and Queen Camilla have no public engagements planned this week.
Harry and Charles last met in person more than 18 months ago when Harry made a transatlantic trip in February 2024 after learning of his father’s cancer diagnosis.
Their meeting reportedly lasted just over 30 minutes before Charles returned to Sandringham to recuperate.
Both Harry and William attended the funeral of their uncle Robert Fellowes in Norfolk last year, but there was reportedly no interaction between the brothers.
On Tuesday, William will visit a youth organisation in Lambeth, south London, while Harry will revisit the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham’s St Ann’s area.
Harry last visited CRS in October 2019 for World Mental Health Day, two months before he and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced they were stepping down as senior working royals and moving to North America.
Harry plans to hold a private briefing with Children in Need, the Police and Crime Commission, CRS, and community outreach group Epic Partners in Nottingham.
He will also have informal catch-ups with young people he previously met, watch performances from CRS artists, and give a short speech.
He hopes to bring together key stakeholders, influencers and potential funders to highlight the work of grassroots organisations such as CRS, Epic Partners, and the sports apprenticeship charity Coach Core.
Coach Core, originally launched in 2012 by William, Harry, and Catherine under their joint Royal Foundation, aims to use sport to change lives and train apprentices.
It has since become an independent charity.
Harry and Meghan separated from the Royal Foundation in 2019 after rumours of a rift.
Meanwhile, William will visit Spiral Skills, which has received funding from his homelessness initiative Homewards to move into a new hub for young people at The Oasis Village, Tulse Hill.
Founded in 2015, Spiral Skills works with local schools, youth organisations, and authorities to provide early intervention, support, employability skills, and access to services for 14- to 25-year-olds.
William will visit its new space, attend a workshop with Young Creators UK – a creative agency run by underrepresented young people – and be joined by Homewards advocate and former England midfielder Fara Williams.
On Wednesday, William will visit a new mental health hub at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium run by the Jac Lewis Foundation.
The Ammanford-based charity was set up in memory of Jac Lewis and is backed by the Royal Foundation.
The hub will provide suicide prevention support, and the Royal Foundation’s backing will enable it to operate one day a week for three years.
William’s visit coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day, and he is expected to meet Jac’s family, including his father Jesse, as well as teammates from Ammanford FC.
He will also speak with the Welsh Rugby Union and Swansea City FC about the role of sport in supporting mental health.
Senior aides to the king and Harry were seen together in London in July, reportedly in an initial step to reopening communication channels between the two sides.
Harry, who levelled accusations against Charles, Camilla, William, and Catherine in his Oprah interview, Netflix documentary, and memoir Spare, told the BBC in May that Charles has not spoken to him because of his ongoing security court case.
He also said he does not know “how much longer my father has”.
Despite this, Harry has expressed hope for reconciliation, saying: “Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book.
“Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things.
“But, you know, I would love reconciliation with my family.”
– Bernama-PA Media/dpa
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