The Prince of Wales is set to attend a commemorative event in Sunningdale, Berkshire, marking three years since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Meanwhile, his estranged brother, the Duke of Sussex, has returned to the UK for the first time in five months, beginning with the WellChild Awards in London, a charity he has long supported as patron. Speculation continues over whether Harry will seek a reunion with William or their father, King Charles, whose relationship with the duke remains strained. The King and Queen Camilla currently have no public engagements scheduled for the week.
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On Tuesday, Prince William will visit a youth organisation in Lambeth, south London, while Harry will attend the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham. The duke is expected to hold a private briefing with Children in Need, the Police and Crime Commission, CRS, and community outreach group Epic Partners, as well as meet some young people he encountered during previous visits. Harry aims to highlight the work of grassroots organisations, alongside Coach Core, a sports apprenticeship programme he co-founded with William and Kate’s Royal Foundation in 2012, now operating independently.
Prince William will also visit Spiral Skills in Tulse Hill, funded by his homelessness initiative Homewards, and attend a workshop with Young Creators UK, a creative agency run by underrepresented young people. He will be joined by former England midfielder Fara Williams to learn how the organisation supports young people in gaining confidence and employability skills. On Wednesday, William is scheduled to visit a new mental health hub at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, operated by the Jac Lewis Foundation, which aims to provide support for those at risk of suicide, in partnership with the Royal Foundation.
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The visit comes amid ongoing tension between Harry and senior members of the royal family. Harry has publicly expressed a desire for reconciliation with his family despite admitting that some members may never forgive him for his memoir and media appearances. Senior aides for the King and the Duke of Sussex were seen together in London earlier this year, signalling a possible opening for dialogue between the two sides. Both princes are using their engagements to support youth and mental health initiatives while navigating their complex family dynamics.
