Duke of Sussex arrives ahead of court hearing and state visit as royal tensions linger
Prince Harry made a surprise return to the UK on Sunday, just hours before his father King Charles departed for his state visit to Italy with Queen Camilla, according to The Sun.
The Duke of Sussex’s arrival comes at a sensitive time, following the King’s recent hospitalisation due to side effects from cancer treatment. Although it remains unclear whether father and son met privately before the monarch’s departure, sources say Harry has been deeply concerned about his father’s health.
Harry’s visit also coincides with a scheduled court appearance in his ongoing legal battle against the UK Home Office over his security arrangements. His protection was scaled back after he stepped down from royal duties in 2020.
A close source told Hello! Magazine that Harry’s “simple” mission is to secure safety for himself and his family while visiting the UK. “He wants to ensure the safety of himself and his family while in the UK so his children can know his home country and so he can help support his patronages and their important work,” the insider said.
The visit comes in the wake of sad news for both Harry and Prince William — the passing of their beloved former bodyguard, Graham Craker, a figure who played a key role in their childhood and supported them during some of their most difficult public moments.
Harry’s return adds another layer to a trip already shaped by legal battles, health concerns, and personal grief, as the Duke navigates life between two continents and two very different worlds.
