AceShowbiz - Prince Harry will not meet with his father, King Charles III, during the King's upcoming state visit to the United States in April, a close source has confirmed. Despite the much-anticipated trip to Washington DC, where King Charles will be hosted by President Donald Trump, Prince Harry will not travel to Washington DC to see him.

Buckingham Palace officially confirmed the visit today. The Palace released a statement revealing that King Charles and Queen Camilla will embark on a state visit to the US next month, following government advice and at the invitation of the US President. This visit will mark the first time Charles will travel to the United States as monarch, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The exact itinerary remains under wraps, but it is understood that the royal couple will spend a few days on the East Coast, attending events in Washington DC and New York. Notably, King Charles is also scheduled to visit Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory, on his way back, although Queen Camilla will not accompany him there.

While in the US, the King and Queen will take part in several significant engagements. These include a state dinner at the White House, where they will be officially hosted by President Trump, and an address by King Charles to the US Congress.

Despite the high-profile nature of the visit, Prince Harry and his family reside in California on the West Coast, far from the East Coast venues where the royal events will take place. The source confirmed that Harry will not be traveling to Washington DC to see his father during this official engagement.

Prince Harry last saw King Charles in London in September 2025 during a brief visit for the WellChild Awards. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explained that the King's rigorous schedule would make such a meeting unlikely.

"State visits are incredibly busy," Bond said, noting that the itinerary is packed with carefully planned engagements designed to strengthen diplomatic ties. She added that it is improbable that the King would travel across the country to visit Harry and his family in California during this official trip.

Although King Charles would presumably welcome the chance to see his grandchildren again, the nature of a state visit leaves little room for private family moments. Bond pointed out that these visits are formal and highly public, and any attempt to arrange a family meeting could overshadow the diplomatic purpose of the trip.

It is expected that Harry and his family will maintain a low profile throughout the duration of the King's US visit. The Palace emphasized that the trip's focus is on celebrating bilateral relations and historic milestones.

This trip will be the first state visit to the United States by a British monarch in nearly two decades, the last being Queen Elizabeth II’s tour in 2007. In response to the announcement, President Donald Trump expressed enthusiasm for the occasion, highlighting the significance of the 250th anniversary of American independence.

In its official statement, Buckingham Palace said, "On advice of His Majesty's Government, and at the invitation of The President of the United States, The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to the United States of America." The statement continued, emphasizing the visit's role in celebrating the historic and modern connections between the UK and the US, as well as marking the King's first royal visit as monarch to a British Overseas Territory in Bermuda.

While King Charles and Queen Camilla’s itinerary in the US remains tightly scheduled with diplomatic engagements, Prince Harry and his family will remain in California, with no plans to meet during this high-profile visit.