Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, visited King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire on Friday. This marked the first time the King has seen his grandchildren in person since 2022, according to Buckingham Palace, which described the gathering as a "private family occasion."
The meeting comes amid strained relations between the royal family and the Sussexes, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and relocated to California. Prince William and his family were absent from the gathering, as he was participating in a charity polo match in Windsor. There are no reports of plans for Harry and William to meet during Harry’s stay in the UK.
Harry has been in the UK for several days, attending charity events, including the Invictus Games. Meghan and the children did not accompany him on public engagements during the final two days of his visit. The family’s whereabouts during their stay in the UK remain undisclosed.
The visit follows recent controversies, including Buckingham Palace’s reported withdrawal of an invitation for Harry to stay at the palace due to security concerns. Harry’s legal battle against British tabloids also concluded this week, with a judge ruling against his privacy invasion claims.
King Charles reportedly expressed a desire to see his grandchildren, and sources indicated that both father and son wanted to meet during Harry’s visit. The reunion is seen as a step toward repairing the family rift, though tensions remain, particularly between Harry and William.