Prince Harry heads back to US without seeing Prince William and Kate after spending just one day in UK

Harry and the King met for around 45 minutes at Clarence House on Tuesday.

The King's youngest son boarded a flight from Heathrow Airport back to America this afternoon.

The Duke of Sussex did not see Prince William or the Princess of Wales during his short visit to the UK.

Today Harry arrived at Heathrow Airport at just before 2pm ahead of his flight back to the US.

It comes just almost 24 hours after the royal landed at the same airport on Tuesday.

Harry received a police escort to Clarence House as he made his way to central London ahead of his meeting with the King.

The Duke of Sussex's departure without seeing his brother comes as the Prince of Wales returned to royal duties today.

Prince William handed out honours at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

William and Harry are not expected to meet while the Duke of Sussex is in England as their relationship remains strained.

The Prince of Wales's appearance today marks his return to working royal duties following a break to support his wife Kate.

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The Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery on January 16 and stayed in the London Clinic hospital for two weeks following the operation.

Kate is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter.

The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to join Meghan Markle at an event to commemorate a year until the Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler next week.

Harry founded the Invictus Games as a working member of the Royal Family and has continued to champion the sporting event despite stepping down from the monarchy in 2020.