King Charles and Camilla host Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children

King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with Prince Harry, his wife Meghan Markle, and their children Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, at their Highgrove residence in southwest England. This encounter is significant as it represents the first time the King has seen his grandchildren since a private meeting in 2022 during Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. The monarch had not seen his younger son since a brief meeting at Clarence House in London last September.

Prince Harry arrived in the UK earlier in the week to attend events related to the Invictus Games, which he founded. There had been uncertainty about whether his family would join him from their home in California. Harry reportedly changed his travel plans at the last minute after learning that British authorities would not approve his request for official police protection.

The details of the family gathering at Highgrove remain undisclosed. This meeting is seen as a potential turning point after a period of tense family relations, stemming from Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from royal duties and build a life in California. The reunion was highly anticipated, especially given that King Charles is undergoing cancer treatment, having revealed his diagnosis in February 2024.

It is currently unknown if the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children will also meet with Prince William and his family. Reports suggest that the relationship between the two brothers remains strained.