"Philip and Harry had a very close relationship," a palace source told Us Weekly on Thursday. "… Philip thought extremely fondly of his grandson and vice versa."
The Duke of Edinburgh passed away on April 9 at age 99. Following his death, the Duke of Sussex flew to England to attend the funeral, which will take place on Saturday.
His wife Meghan Markle stayed behind in California with their son Archie, 1. The 39-year-old, who is expecting the couple’s second child, was advised by her physician not to join her husband on his trip.
In this Oct. 31, 2015 file photo Britain's Prince Harry, left, and his brother Prince William, right, stand with their grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh as they wait for the start of the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium, London. Philip's grandson Prince Harry, who stepped away from royal duties last year and now lives in California, will attend the service along with other members of the royal family, palace officials have said. His wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is pregnant and has been advised by her doctor not to make the journey.