Prince William, known for his fervent love for football and serving as President of the English Football Association, continues his royal duties, opting not to meet with Prince Harry upon his arrival in the UK for a significant celebration.
Today, the future King was observed at Windsor Castle, conducting an official engagement, where he bestowed honors upon former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps.
Last week, Prince William was spotted at Aston Villa's stadium, Villa Park, supporting the Premier League side during the Europa Conference League semi-final first leg.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry's Invictus event in London will proceed without senior Royal Family members in attendance, as King Charles has announced his decision not to meet with his son during this week's visit.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry stated, "Unfortunately, due to His Majesty’s busy schedule, a meeting between the Duke and his father is not feasible. The Duke understands his father’s commitments and hopes for a future reunion."
The last encounter between Harry and his father was in February 2024, following the monarch's cancer diagnosis. During Harry's previous visit to the UK earlier this year, he did not meet with Prince William, underscoring the strained relationship between the siblings.
This afternoon, Prince Harry will deliver a reading at St Paul's Cathedral as part of an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, a sporting competition he founded in 2014 during his tenure as a working member of the Royal Family.
