King Charles hosts private reunion with Prince Harry, Meghan and grandchildren

King Charles III met privately with his youngest son Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children Archie (7) and Lilibet (5) at the royal residence Highgrove in Gloucestershire on 10 July 2026. It was the first time the grandchildren had seen their grandfather in four years and the first face‑to‑face meeting between Harry and the king since the Sussexes stepped back from royal duties.

The gathering was kept secret; no photographs were released and even Prince William and Kate were reportedly unaware of the plan until after the visit. Queen Camilla attended and was described by royal biographers as playing a “significant” role in supporting the king during the hour‑long conversation. The reunion was marked by logistical and security disputes: the Sussexes were initially offered accommodation at Buckingham Palace, the offer was later withdrawn, and they were denied taxpayer‑funded police protection. Meghan was reported to feel “humiliated” and “very sad” about the public clash over security and lodging, while royal experts said the meeting was “not entirely warm and fuzzy” for her.

Prince Harry left the encounter appearing “energised” and “buoyed,” suggesting a brief personal uplift despite the broader family rift. Analysts note that the private meeting does not resolve the long‑standing tensions between Harry, Meghan and the rest of the royal family, and that Prince William remains distant from his brother.