Before his long-awaited reunion with his family since stepping down from royal duties in 2020, Prince Harry made an unexpected and deeply personal move towards reconciliation with his father, King Charles. This surprising gesture came as Harry prepared to face his family for the first time in years, navigating the rocky terrain of strained relationships and past grievances.

The Duke of Sussex, now living in California with Meghan and their children, reached out to King Charles in a way that shocked many, signaling a potential thaw in their frosty relationship. This intriguing development left royal watchers and fans speculating about the future dynamics within the royal family, especially as Harry and Meghan continue to make headlines on both sides of the Atlantic.

Prince Harry penned a "deeply personal" note to his father, King Charles, ahead of his return to the UK for Prince Philip's funeral. This gesture came as Harry prepared to reunite with his family for the first time since stepping down from royal duties in 2020, amidst a strained relationship with his father.

King Charles deeply hurt by Prince Harry's decision

Charles was reportedly "very hurt" by Harry's decision to participate in a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey while Prince Philip was seriously ill in the hospital. Sources close to Harry revealed that due to a complete breakdown in communication, he resorted to writing letters to his father, outlining his reasons for leaving and pledging to respect the royal institution.

In his revealing interview with Oprah, Harry made shocking claims, including that a member of the royal family commented on the potential skin color of his unborn children, and Meghan's allegation that she was denied help during a period of suicidal thoughts while pregnant. He also suggested that his father and brother, William, felt trapped within the institution, which reportedly sparked outrage among them.

Ahead of his homecoming, Harry wrote the note to Charles in an attempt to mend fences, though tensions persisted and expectations for resolution were not met. The family temporarily set aside their differences to support the Queen during Prince Philip's funeral, but reports now suggest Harry has reached out to William in hopes of reconciling their strained relationship.

Despite these efforts, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams cautioned against Harry and Meghan's potential return to the Royal Family, suggesting it could lead to humiliation for the couple given the controversies and public rifts. He emphasized the extraordinary nature of such a return amidst the backdrop of their outspoken criticisms and media scrutiny.