Harry is also due back in the UK for a separate legal case against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) on January 19, and again in September for the annual WellChild Awards.

Relationship with the King Remains Distant

It is understood that King Charles will be in Scotland during Harry’s January visit, meaning the two will not meet.

“It has been a busy few months preparing for the case and he wants to see where the chips fall with the trial and his security,” a friend of the Prince told The Times.

“There are a lot of things he’s not looking forward to with the trial. But beyond that, he’s really looking forward to the year ahead.”