Prince Harry will continue to “highlight issues that matter to him” in 2026 and will seek to end the rift between him and the Royal Family, according to a royal correspondent.
The Duke of Sussex has not been a working royal in 2020 and has lived in the United States since, but a long-awaited reunion with King Charles last year marked the first step in a potential reunion for the father and son.
In recent weeks, reports have suggested that Harry’s security arrangements while in the UK are being reviewed, with the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures having now instructed its Risk Management Board to reassess his threat level, with a decision expected next month.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie has revealed: “2026 could turn out to be a very good year for Harry. If his security review goes in his favour, he will feel that an obstacle to visiting the UK more often, and possibly bringing his children here, has been removed.
Prince Harry has been told to focus on his charitable work in 2026
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“It has also been a spanner in the works in his relationship with his father.
“I think it’s only by coming over and seeing his dad in person from time to time that the rift between them could gradually be mended. Harry could help by making himself available to fit in with his father‘s very busy diary and by ensuring that absolutely nothing about any meeting is given to the media.
“He could also write to his father – perhaps indeed he does so already. King Charles is a great letter writer and enjoys considered communication in this way. An apology to his father and his stepmother would also help – again, perhaps he has already done so, although I rather doubt it.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have worked for various charitable organisations during their time in the US, something they say they will continue to do in 2026.
The announcement came as the couple’s charity chief, James Holt, announced he is stepping down as head of Archewell Philanthropies.
Before heading Archewell Philanthropies as Executive Director, Mr Holt acted as the Sussexes' PR chief.
Prince Harry met with King Charles in September last year
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This period coincided with Megxit and the release of the couple's explosive Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan.
The statement read: “James Holt will remain a senior philanthropic advisor for the couple and Archewell Philanthropies, supporting their humanitarian trips overseas in 2026.”
Focusing on his charitable work is something Ms Bond believes will keep the duke in good standing.
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She continued to say: “We’ve seen this year that Harry is still very popular when he carries out his charity work. He’s incredibly good at it. I suspect he’s more comfortable working in the charity field than in film production, about which he knows very little.
“So my advice to him would be to play to his strengths, continue using his platform to highlight issues that matter to him and keep lending his name and fame to the charities he wants to help,” she concluded to the Mirror.
Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, made several trips abroad in 2024, including to Nigeria and Colombia.
James Holt stepped down as the head of Archewell Philanthropies in December
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In 2025, the Sussexes travelled to Canada for the Invictus Games, while Prince Harry made a solo trip to the UK to support several charities of which he is patron.
It is not known yet which countries the couple will visit in 2026, although the Duke of Sussex will most certainly be returning to the UK in 2027 for the Invictus Games.
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