According to a source quoted by the Mail on Sunday, there was “no formal agenda”—just a willingness to talk. Notably, there was no involvement from Kensington Palace or Prince William’s team, who declined to comment on the meeting.

Though the discussion did not appear to include any concrete steps toward reconciliation, it was seen as a significant moment, especially as public interest in the royal family continues to grow amid King Charles’ cancer treatment and Princess Kate’s recent return to public life.

Harry reconnects with Diana’s legacy in Angola

While speculation swirls over family dynamics, Harry has quietly returned to the type of work that first defined his public image—humanitarian missions rooted in causes his late mother, Princess Diana, once championed.

Earlier this month, Harry made a solo trip to Angola as patron of The Halo Trust, a landmine clearance organization with deep ties to Diana. The visit marked a symbolic moment, with Harry retracing his mother’s 1997 journey through former minefields and meeting local survivors.

“This is precisely the sort of work Harry should do,” said royal expert Jennie Bond. “It’s a hugely worthwhile cause and reconnects him with Diana in a meaningful way.”

Travelling without Meghan, who stayed in California with their two children, Harry’s return to humanitarian work has been seen by many as a re-grounding of his identity away from the glare of celebrity culture.

“He seems quite willing to let Meghan take the limelight over there,” Bond added. “And I think he is coming to realise that the LA world isn’t where he truly belongs.”

Whether or not reconciliation with his family is truly on the horizon remains to be seen. But Harry’s recent actions suggest he may be focusing more on legacy, purpose, and the values that once defined the royal role he left behind.