The duke made a U-turn after initially turning down the King’s offer but was told he was too late and his legal case could cause issues for Charles.
The Duke of Sussex has arrived in the UK, after the accommodation plans for his trip descended into chaos.
Harry made a U-turn and requested to stay for just one night at Buckingham Palace, only to be told he had accepted the King’s offer too late.
He was also told his presence could compromise his father’s constitutional position, with judgment due in the duke’s High Court case against Associated Newspapers on Tuesday.
Harry arrived back in the UK on Monday, his spokesman confirmed.
The duke’s spokesman earlier said it was “disappointing” the offer from Charles had been “withdrawn at the last moment”, with the legal fight given as the reason.
Questions have been raised on the Sussex side as to whether the offer of a bed at a royal residence was ever intended to be available once Harry had accepted it.
But is understood royal accommodation will be made available to Harry and his family for future visits.
The duke is believed to have arrived in London solo, without the Duchess of Sussex and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, after they pulled out of a visit to the capital because of security concerns.
