Would Prince Harry Meet His Cousins Beatrice And Eugenie During His UK Visit?
Royal commentators say the York sisters may act as a bridge, as tensions between Harry and his brother and father remain unresolved.
When Prince Harry returns to London next month, it will not just be for an awards ceremony. His brief trip is already sparking questions about whether long-standing royal tensions might finally begin to ease, or whether old wounds will remain firmly closed. The Duke of Sussex is due to attend the WellChild Awards on September 8, a cause he has supported for years. The timing of his visit is especially significant, as it falls on the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, a solemn date for the Royal Family. With Harry making his first appearance in Britain since losing his legal challenge over security earlier this year, speculation has intensified over whether he will use the trip to reconnect with relatives, and especially Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
Veteran royal commentator Jennie Bond believes there is a strong chance Harry will find time to meet some of his cousins. “Harry may well see some of his cousins – such as Eugenie or Beatrice,” she said, pointing to the close bond the Duke has maintained with the York sisters even after he departed from royal duties, GB News reported.
Yet the prospect of Harry sitting down with his brother, Prince William, or the Princess of Wales appears far less likely. Bond was cautious on that front, noting that tensions between the brothers remain high and that reconciliation is still distant. Her assessment mirrors comments made by another commentator, Richard Fitzwilliams, who has long argued that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie could serve as bridges between Harry and the rest of the family. He has suggested that, should the stalemate continue, the York sisters could become key figures in maintaining ties with the Sussexes.
Looking further ahead, Fitzwilliams even predicted that the cousins may be tasked with representing King Charles at Harry’s flagship event, the Invictus Games, which are scheduled to take place in Birmingham in 2027. “He might ask Beatrice and Eugenie, both of whom get on with the Sussexes, to represent him,” Fitzwilliams told The Express. Such a move, he added, would be “quite within his rights as monarch, although it would obviously be seen as a snub.”
This scenario has fed into broader speculation about the King’s own relationship with his youngest son. Although Harry has extended what some describe as an olive branch by inviting his father to the 2027 Games, Charles is said to be reluctant to risk a public confrontation at such a high-profile event.
Still, there are signs of thawing. Bond believes a private meeting between father and son during Harry’s London trip could happen — and should. “A meeting between Harry and his father is long overdue,” she said. “I have always thought that it is the parent’s role to be the bigger person in any family row: you just have to open your arms and say to your child – albeit a grown-up child – ‘Come here, you silly so-and-so, and give me a hug.’”
Behind the scenes, there have been tentative overtures. Reports suggest “an avenue of communication is open” between Harry and Charles.
