The King’s 75th birthday marked a “turning point” in relations with the Duke of Sussex, The Telegraph understands.
Father and son enjoyed a warm conversation on Tuesday, after Prince Harry, 39, called the King to wish him a happy birthday.
After a lengthy spell during which the two have barely spoken, the chat marked a notable shift in tone, even ending with an agreement to speak again next week.
The King also spoke on the phone with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, are understood to have recorded a video of themselves singing happy birthday to their grandfather, who they have only met on a handful of occasions, but which would have delighted him.
The fact that both sides have signalled a desire to bury the hatchet and start to mend their relationship was hailed a positive sign that was celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic.
As the King joined close friends for a birthday dinner at Clarence House on Tuesday night, he will undoubtedly have felt a weight lifted from his shoulders.
The development comes as the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and its devastating aftermath is laid bare in the new series of The Crown, released on Thursday.
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