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The Sussex family has largely stayed out of the public eye since settling back in England
Prince Harry and King Charles did have a conversation during the first week of the Sussexes' return to the UK, GB News understands.
Reports last night suggested that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had not been in contact with the Royal Family since their return to Britain, but those claims are incorrect.
Sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed the father and son spoke shortly after the Sussexes touched down on August 26, having relocated back to the UK with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in time for the new school term.
The family has largely stayed out of the public eye since settling back in the country, with Harry the sole member to have been photographed.
He was seen visiting Tower Bridge Studios on Friday for what has been described as a "mystery" project.
Meanwhile, relations between the Sussexes and Buckingham Palace have grown more strained this week.
The King moved to make clear that Harry and Meghan continue to hold the status of non-working royals and do not act as representatives of the monarchy, a clarification that has further heightened tensions.
Prince Harry and Meghan have pushed back against Buckingham Palace's characterisation of them as "private citizens," insisting instead on being recognised as "public figures" with formal ties to the Royal Family.
Their objections followed a guidance letter issued on Monday on behalf of the King, confirming that the couple would not resume duties as working royals.
The letter, penned by Lord Chamberlain Lord Benyon on the King's instruction, was addressed to officials nationwide.
It described the Sussexes' status as "akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests," stating they ought not to be afforded royal treatment.
Palace officials emphasised that the guidance aligned with the couple's own previously expressed desire to live as "private citizens while in the UK."
The document also referenced the 2020 Sandringham Summit agreement, which laid the groundwork for Harry and Meghan's departure from frontline royal duties and their subsequent relocation to the United States.
The Duke, however, reportedly took particular exception to the "private citizens" framing.
A source told The Telegraph: "The duke is understood to have taken particular issue with the notion that the couple were to be treated as private citizens. If that were the case, it was claimed, such formal guidance would not be required."
A Sussex spokesman claimed the couple were caught "off guard" by the announcement.
Buckingham Palace declined to offer further comment, saying the letter spoke for itself.
