The tea between father and son, held recently in London, was Harry's first face-to-face with the King since the publication of his memoir Spare in early 2023. But behind the scenes, the encounter underscored the split between Charles and William, who, at 43, is seen by courtiers as far less willing to entertain any reconciliation. One palace insider said: "William accepted Charles meeting Harry, given the concerns about the King's health. Sources say Harry made it clear he wanted no other royals present at the reunion tea – particularly not William. Another source explained: "Harry demanded the meeting be one-on-one with his father.