Britain’s king Charles meets grandchildren for first time in four years
King Charles III met with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children at his Highgrove residence, marking the first such reunion in four years. The meeting is viewed by observers as a potential step toward reconciliation within the British royal family.
Why it matters
The event is significant due to the high-profile nature of the royal family's internal rifts and the public interest in their personal relationships.
British king Charles has been reunited with his grandchildren after the duke and duchess of Sussex visited the head of state at his country home, it is understood.
Charles welcomed prince Harry and Meghan Markle ’s children to his Highgrove residence during the afternoon after days of speculation over whether the family meeting would take place.
Archie (7) and Lilibet (5) last saw their grandfather in person during queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations in 2022.
It is understood queen Camilla who has a private home near to the king’s Gloucestershire property was also among the group.
The meeting between Charles and the young prince and princess is likely to be interpreted as a sign of the thawing of the relationship between the king and his son Harry.
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