King and Queen host Harry, Meghan and children at private residence

King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, for a private meeting at their country retreat, Highgrove House. The gathering took place ahead of Prince Harry's scheduled charity engagements in the United Kingdom.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the meeting, which had been subject to weeks of speculation. The visit is particularly significant as it marks the first time Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, have traveled to the UK in four years. Their attendance at the private meeting with their father, grandfather, and step-grandmother comes after uncertainty regarding accommodation and security arrangements for the Duke of Sussex's trip.

Prince Harry is in the UK for charity events and to participate in the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games, scheduled to be held in Birmingham in 2027. The meeting at Highgrove House offers a rare moment of family connection amidst the ongoing public scrutiny of the Sussexes' relationship with the royal family.