Prince Harry's peace summit with King Charles could take place within weeks – but duke has no plans to see William
The Duke of Sussex's press team was seen meeting up with the monarch's communications secretary for a top-secret meeting in London last week.
And according to insiders, the 'Spare' author was the one who gave his press reps, Meredith Maines and Liam Maguire, the go-ahead to meet with the cancer-stricken king's secretary, Tobyn Andreae.
The meeting, which took place at the Royal Over-Seas League — a private members' club just minutes from Clarence House — reportedly saw the trio discuss best steps to mending bridges between both camps, The Sun reports.
However, sources told the outlet that a proposal for the Invictus Games founder, 40, to return to the royal fold was not on the agenda.
Still, it seems as though a royal reconciliation may well be on the cards as Harry is plotting a return to the UK in September for the annual WellChild Awards.
His impending arrival on British soil has opened up the prospect of a potential meeting between the pair, which would mark their first in 18 months.
The Post has reached out to Prince Harry's reps for comment.
Last week's meeting also underscored another element to the rift as the Prince and Princess of Wales's communications team was not in attendance.
It was revealed earlier this week that not only Prince William and Princess Catherine's camp were absent, they weren't even told that the meeting was taking place at all.
The Post understands that Maines' London dash was officially part of her routine duties.
Maines, who is the Sussexes' chief of staff and communications director, met with the UK-based communications team, media, stakeholders and senior figures connected to Harry's patronages. The trans-Atlantic trip was part of ongoing planning and engagement.
However, sources told The Telegraph that Harry and the 'Suits' alum, 43, were 'frustrated' that the meeting was leaked to the press.
The meeting came just weeks after Harry told the BBC that he would 'love a reconciliation' with his estranged father, though he claimed the king 'won't speak' to him.
'There have been so many disagreements between myself and some of my family,' he told the outlet.
'I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point continuing to fight anymore, life is precious,' the Invictus Games founder said, adding that he has since 'forgiven' them for their many 'disagreements.'
While a September meet-up between the father-son duo hasn't been confirmed just yet, it may put the King in a tricky position as he's set to welcome President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle for his upcoming state visit, slated for September 17.
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