Prince Harry wants to visit Britain every few months over the next year following a reunion with King Charles last month, according to sources close to him.
The Duke of Sussex, 41, is set to return more and more to the UK after his visit last month left him buoyed, very happy and really energised.
Harry will return to the UK in September for around a week. During the trip, he will take on a series of engagements for the Invictus Games, which will be held in Birmingham next summer, and WellChild, the national charity supporting seriously ill children and their families.
It has not yet been decided whether the Duchess of Sussex, 45, or their children Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, will join Harry next month.
Secret Family Meeting at Highgrove
During their visit to the UK last month, King Charles secretly hosted Harry, Meghan and their two children at Highgrove in a long-awaited meeting.
Queen Camilla, 79, was also present at the Highgrove estate in Gloucestershire when father and son exchanged words in what was the first public in-person meeting in four years. Highgrove House has long served as the private country residence of King Charles.
Charles had not seen his youngest grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, since 2022, when they were just three and one.
Meghan posted a photograph online of Harry and their children in Althorp's gardens carrying bouquets of flowers. They were believed to be making their way to lay the blooms at Diana's grave. Althorp, located in Northamptonshire, is the Spencer family ancestral home where Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest in 1997.
Focus on UK Patronages and Family
It is understood Harry wants to spend more time in the UK so he can see his father and wider family more often, and as he feels he can support his UK-based charities with more in-person meetings.
A source close to Harry told The Times: "The template for his visits has been working well, so the frequency of trips will increase, especially in the run-up to Invictus which he's determined to make the best games yet. So he'll be coming back and forth a lot more, every few months."
The source added: "The way the wind is blowing, he's going to want to be here more and more. He's happy these trips can now have more focus on the patronages and be less obscured by the other nonsense."
The source also noted: "He wants more of a foothold here, more trips back, less courtroom drama. And he always loves seeing his family."
September Itinerary and Royal Invitation
It is not known whether the King and Harry will meet when the latter returns next month, as Charles is expected to be at Balmoral in Scotland on his summer break. Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire is the traditional summer retreat for members of the Royal Family.
Sources claim that no decision has been made on whether Harry will reside at Buckingham Palace during the visit.
Harry is also understood to be hoping to return to Ukraine in the coming months, having visited the war-torn country twice in the past two years following ongoing conflict in the region.
Earlier this month it was reported that Harry is believed to want his father to stand alongside him at next summer's Invictus Games. The Invictus Games, an international adaptive sporting event for wounded and injured military personnel, was established by Harry in 2014.
King Charles has reportedly received an olive branch from his son in the form of an invitation to the multi-sport event, held in Birmingham.
One source told the Mirror: "Next year is a big deal for Harry. He is determined the Birmingham Games will be the best ever. It would mean the world to him to have his father there."
Reconnecting with British Roots
Harry and Meghan, who quit as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California, have also recently spoken about their wish to introduce their children to their British roots. The couple stepped down from official royal duties before establishing their home in Montecito.
During a visit to Warwickshire last month, Harry expressed his affection for returning to the country. He said: "I love being here, this is the highlight of my month."
Harry added: "Actually probably the last few months. It's very easy to sit in your grief, to sit in your stress but, guys, if you are feeling it, share it."
