Prince Harry is preparing for a solo visit to the UK this summer, aiming to repair strained relationships with his family, including King Charles. According to sources close to the Duke of Sussex, the trip is a strategic effort to address ongoing tensions within the royal family.

“Harry is very anxious to go home and see his dad,” a source told British tabloid Closer. “He’s convinced that if he spends a longer period of time there, he’ll have a better chance of reconnecting with his family.” Additionally, the trip provides Harry an opportunity to reconnect with old friends before his 40th birthday in September.

While Prince Harry readies for his UK visit, his wife Meghan Markle is not expected to join him. The Duchess of Sussex, who has not returned to the UK since 2022, is anticipated to remain in California with their children, Archie and Lilibet. Meghan is reportedly focused on her own projects, including launching a lifestyle brand and a new cooking show.

A source close to Meghan noted that she respects Harry’s need to return to the UK for personal and practical reasons but prefers to stay behind due to her busy schedule. “There’s too much on her plate right now,” the source said.

Prince Harry’s last visit to the UK was brief and coincided with King Charles’s cancer diagnosis. During that visit, scheduling conflicts prevented him from meeting his father. The Duke’s relationship with the royal family has been fraught with tension, especially following the couple’s candid 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey and subsequent projects critical of the monarchy.

As Harry prepares for this significant visit, insiders speculate it could be a pivotal moment for reconciliation. “England is important to Harry. He needs to prove he’s not turning his back on his country and family,” a source was quoted as saying by Closer. However, this separation might challenge their marriage as both Harry and Meghan navigate their individual commitments while maintaining their relationship.