LONDON — Prince Harry made a rare public appearance in UK on Wednesday (May 8) when he attended a service of thanksgiving to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, with the strained relationship with his family dominating attention.

Harry, 39, the younger son of King Charles and who now lives in California with his American wife Meghan and their two children, has become estranged from the other royals after criticising them and the institution itself in his recent memoir, interviews and TV documentaries.

Although he made a flying visit to see Charles for a quick reunion after Buckingham Palace revealed that the 75-year-old king had been diagnosed with cancer in February, the father and son will not meet up on his latest trip.

"It unfortunately will not be possible due to his majesty's full programme," said a spokesperson for Harry, the Duke of Sussex. "The duke of course is understanding of his father's diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon."

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