The Duke of Sussex is not expected to meet his father King Charles on his next trip to the UK, when he comes to give evidence in a court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
It is expected that the King will keep his distance during such a court case, which, unless it is settled beforehand, is due to start later in January.
On his previous trip to the UK last September, Prince Harry had a private meeting with his father in London that was seen as a symbolic step towards improving family relationships.
It followed a BBC interview with Prince Harry in which he talked of the importance of "reconciliation" with his family.
There still seems to be uncertainty about the court timetable, but later in January a civil case will be brought by Prince Harry and others claiming that Associated Newspapers' publications gathered information by unlawful means.
