Rude reunion: Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet meet King Charles after four years |
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet reunited with their grandfather King Charles after four years of separation. The long-awaited family meeting represents a major development in the ongoing relationship between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the royal family.According to PEOPLE magazine, King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children on Friday, July 10. The reunion took place at Highgrove House, a private royal residence in Gloucestershire, England. No photos are expected to be released at the event, and no details were given, as the meeting was held as a family gathering.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are said to have welcomed Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children to a private meeting at Highgrove House.
The meeting was the first intimate meeting between Prince Archie, 7, Princess Lilibet, 5, and their 77-year-old grandmother in four years.
Early Childhood in the United Kingdom
Archie and Lilibet are being raised in California, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved after stepping down as members of the royal family in 2020. The children were last in their father’s home country in June 2022 on their trip to attend Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, although Archie and Lilibet were not seen in public during the trip.Prince Charles and Camilla previously spent time with their grandchildren during their 2022 visit to the United Kingdom, which was the first time Charles met Lilibet, who was born after the family moved to California. A royal expert at the time explained the importance of the meeting. “It was a very happy trip. The Prince was happy to see his grandson and meet his granddaughter for the first time. It was a pleasure to have the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the UK,” said the columnist.
The birthplace and festival of Princess Lilibet
Princess Lilibet was born in the United States in June 2021. Her parents celebrated her first birthday during their 2022 tour of the United Kingdom with a “casual, home-style picnic” at their home during the Platinum Jubilee tour.
Prince Harry’s visit to the UK
The reunion comes on the heels of Prince Harry’s visit to the United Kingdom, which began on July 6. The prince initially traveled to Britain alone for a series of charity events, including events marking the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. Although it was announced that Meghan and the children would accompany her for the rest of her visit, security concerns derailed those plans.It was later announced that Harry would return to London without his family, although the possibility of him traveling to other parts of the United Kingdom outside the capital remained open. It was reported on July 9 that Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will travel to the UK, although they are not expected to make any public appearances during their time in the country.
Activities on the day of the reunion
Prince Harry and King Charles each went their separate ways on Friday before reuniting. Harry took part in the trials for some of the sports that will be featured at the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, which is about 85 miles from Highgrove House. Meanwhile, the king visited Oxfordshire, which is 50 kilometers from Highgrove House.
Prince William’s different actions
Meanwhile, Prince William was playing polo in Windsor on Friday, supported by his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales. According to sources, there are no known plans for the estranged siblings to reunite during Harry’s visit to the United Kingdom.
Previous meeting between Prince Harry and King Charles
Prince Harry met his father for the last time during a visit to the United Kingdom in September 2025. The Duke of Sussex was seen arriving by car at Clarence House, the King’s London residence and spent about 55 minutes inside before leaving, marking the most recent meeting between the two men before meeting the latest grandchildren.
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