Prince Harry is expected to fly back to his pregnant wife, Meghan Markle, on Monday after attending his grandfather’s funeral in London, but according to reports, he could delay his return for Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday.
Markle, who is expecting their daughter in early summer, was banned from accompanying her husband on a doctor’s order.
The Duchess of Sussex reportedly wrote a handwritten letter to Prince Philip to stay with a wreath in honor of the Royal Marines.
According to the British newspaper Metro, Harry said he had two hours of peace talks with his brother, Prince William, and their father, Prince Charles, after the funeral.
“If all goes well, he can stay for the queen’s birthday,” a source told the Sun. Harry also said he will be unveiling with William on July 1 for the unveiling of the memorial to Princess Diana at Kensington Palace.
Royal insiders hope the ceremony could also help ease tensions between the estranged brothers as they stand together on their mother’s 60th birthday, according to the Sun.
William personally asked not to walk next to his younger brother, which led to the two being separated by their cousin Peter Philips, son of Princess Anne.
But during the television funeral for the 99-year-old Prince Philip, there was a friendly chat for a few minutes on Saturday and then a few hours with their father, Prince Charles, behind closed doors.