Though the royal rift between Prince Harry, Prince William and their father King Charles continues to wage on, there are some hints that conditions are softening—åt least a little—between Harry and his father, and his recent visits to the U.K. are a major hint.

Royal relations have reached a fresh nadir, with the sending of birthday wishes to Prince Harry by King Charles and Prince William’s offices on Sunday revealed to be a triumph of performative style over meaningful substance.

And though Harry’s “rift” with Prince William isn’t mended, the king is “hopeful” their own relations will “evolve.”

Prince Harry will return to London later this month to continue his charity work, but a royal source tells Harper’s Bazaar that the royal is “unlikely” to see his family while he’s there. As readers know,

Prince Harry could reunite with King Charles for the first time in months, as the duke heads to London. The Duke of Sussex will fly to London to present an award and deliver a speech at the WellChild Awards,