Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, certainly made the most noise during his recent trip across the pond. He used the Royal Command Performance to pay tribute to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. On the THIRD ANNIVERSARY of her death, he made the pilgrimage to her grave in the chapel at Windsor Castle. This solo trip further illustrates his poignant and personal connection to his royal lineage. In the meantime, he’s diving deep into California life with his family.
On September 8, 2025, Prince Harry received sick children’s charity WellChild at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. This one-of-a-kind experience celebrates the incredible strength of young people who are overcoming health issues. During his inaugural ceremony, he famously, affectionately, and humorously worked the crowd. One undersung star, however, was a teenaged boy who recorded a heartfelt conversation with his little brother. Prince Harry jokingly inquired if having annoying siblings comes with the territory. He ended with a knowing laugh, returning to the all too relatable realities of life with brothers.
In addition to his participation in the awards, Prince Harry visited young people from various charities in Nottingham, further demonstrating his commitment to supporting vulnerable youth. He also announced a matching personal donation to an organization that works to protect young people from violence. These dialogues illustrate his longstanding commitment to philanthropy and advocacy on behalf of children and families.
Though Prince Harry is still busily active in charitable work as ever, his relationship with the royal family continues to be a tangled one. He and his family officially took residence in California full-time after he retreated from his senior royal role in 2020. He is actively trying to repair his relationship with King Charles III. This effort takes place as the king suffers serious and periodic health issues related to his battle with cancer. The two last met in February 2024, and tensions have been noted since their public appearances together at events like King Charles III’s coronation in 2023 and Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.
Prince Harry’s efforts to reconnect with his family may be seen as part of a broader desire for reconciliation amidst personal and familial challenges. In early July, he convened his team and the king’s spokesman. This roundtable presentation reflected his desire to mend the rifts that have developed in the past few years.
