Harry’s UK Return Sparks A Surprising Royal Reunion Wish — And It Isn’t Prince William

Prince Harry is back in Britain — and royal fans have made it surprisingly clear which family member they would most like to see standing beside him at a public event.

After relocating to the UK with Meghan Markle and their two children last week, the Duke of Sussex has once again found himself under intense royal scrutiny.

Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and are not expected to return as working royals. However, their presence in Britain could open the door to occasional public appearances, particularly in connection with charity work, family occasions and major royal events.

That could potentially mean crossing paths with members of the Royal Family.

But when Daily Express readers were asked which royal they most wanted to see Harry reunite with publicly, the result produced an unexpected name.

Peter Phillips Came Out On Top

A poll launched by Daily Express on September 3 asked readers which member of the Royal Family they would most like to see Harry reunite with.

More than 1,000 votes were cast before the poll closed on September 5.

The winner was Peter Phillips.

A total of 256 voters chose Princess Anne’s son, putting him ahead of King Charles, who received 217 votes.

The result is particularly striking because Peter and Harry were once believed to have shared a close relationship.

Peter, like Harry, is not a working royal, and their similar ages and reportedly down-to-earth personalities are thought to have helped them form a bond while growing up.

The Reunion Would Carry Some History

A public reunion between the two cousins would also come with an obvious layer of intrigue.

Just months ago, Peter reportedly did not invite Harry to his wedding, prompting speculation that their once-close relationship had cooled.

Neither cousin publicly addressed the situation, and there has been no confirmed explanation for the absence of an invitation.

Still, the contrast between their reportedly close childhood relationship and their more distant position today makes the idea of a reunion particularly compelling.

For royal fans, seeing the pair together again could represent something more than a simple appearance.

It could offer a glimpse of whether old family connections can survive years of distance and public upheaval.

King Charles Was The Runner-Up

The second most popular choice in the poll was Harry’s father, King Charles.

With 217 votes, the monarch came just 39 votes behind Peter.

That result is hardly surprising given the complicated history between father and son.

Harry has spoken publicly about his relationship with Charles on numerous occasions, while the pair’s relationship has remained under intense scrutiny since Harry and Meghan stepped away from royal duties and moved to the United States.

Harry’s return to Britain could potentially create more opportunities for family contact, although there are currently no confirmed plans for a public appearance involving the wider Royal Family.

What Happens Next?

Harry’s return means the possibility of unexpected encounters has become more realistic.

Royal Ascot, weddings, church services and private family gatherings could all theoretically bring members of the family into the same space.

But there is currently no indication that Harry is scheduled to make a public appearance with Peter, Charles or any other royal relative in the immediate future.

That leaves the poll result as an intriguing snapshot of what royal watchers actually want to see.

And perhaps the most revealing part is that they did not choose the most obvious reunion.

They chose Peter Phillips — the cousin Harry was once particularly close to, but who has now become an unexpectedly distant figure in his life.

After everything that has happened, a simple photograph of Harry and Peter standing together again could carry far more meaning than it appears to at first glance.