King Charles has spoken out about Prince Harry for the first time since the release of his son's controversial memoir after a wellwisher pleaded with the monarch to "bring him back".
The monarch had been visiting the University of East London's Stratford campus in east London for its 125th anniversary, unveiling a plaque and opening its new hospital and primary care training hub.
During the visit yesterday, Charles went over to greet some students and other wellwishers who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the monarch.
As he shook hands, one man shouted: "Bring back Harry please, can you please bring him back please, Sir?."
The King appears to not hear at first about who the man is talking about, and asks him: "Who?"
The man replies: "Harry, your son" to which Charles nervously replies and says: "It would be nice" before quickly moving on.
The exchange, which was captured on video by one of those in the crowd waiting to greet the King, has been published on MailOnline.
Charles has had a bumpy relationship with his younger son who along with wife Meghan Markle quit royal duties in 2020 to move to the United States.
Last month, Harry released his controversial tell-all memoir Spare, where he criticised his stepmother Queen Camilla and said his father put his own interests before his.
This has led to questions over whether Harry and wife Meghan will come to the UK later this spring for Charles' Coronation on May 6.
Reports have suggested that the couple are expected to attend King Charles' Coronation - but planners fear it could turn into a "total circus" if their arrival is not well timed.
Royal insiders have reportedly confirmed the "working assumption" is the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be at the historic ceremony on May 8.
Planners for the three-day event, which will see the King officially crowned, say suggestions the Sussexes won't be on the 2,000-strong guest list are far from the truth.
Invitations for the 90-minute service at Westminster Abbey are to be sent out this month. Royals, dignitaries and world leaders will pack into the abbey.
A source told The Sun : “They will definitely be invited, and we are working on the assumption that they will come.”
However the insider also suggested work will need to be done to avoid any awkward encounters.
They added: “It would be helpful if they came earlier though so it's not a total circus on the day.”
The Coronation - the first in Britain since Queen Elizabeth II's in June 1953 - will coincide with a special bank holiday weekend.
It will see processions and feature an appearances from Charles and other members of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
