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Prince Harry meets King Charles and children for first time in four years

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Prince Harry met with King Charles III for the first time in four years.
  • The meeting, which also included Meghan Markle and their children, took place in secret at Highgrove.
  • The family's visit to the UK was reportedly complicated by security concerns.

Prince Harry and his family have returned to the UK for a rare meeting with King Charles III, marking the first time the monarch has seen his son and grandchildren in four years. The reunion, shrouded in secrecy, took place at Highgrove, the King's private residence in Gloucestershire.

Sources indicate that Harry, his wife Meghan, and their children, Archie and Lilibet, were present for the meeting on July 10. This visit marks a significant moment, as the family has been living in California since their departure from royal duties in 2020. The children had not seen their grandfather since 2022.

The family's trip to Britain was reportedly jeopardized by the refusal of British authorities to grant them security protection. Despite this, they were offered accommodation at a royal residence in London. The meeting occurred amidst ongoing strains in Harry's relationship with the royal family, exacerbated by his tell-all memoir "Spare" and various legal battles with British tabloids.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.