Previously, the Duke cherished spending summers in England, hoping his children would build a close bond with their cousins, just as he did with Princess Beatrice and Eugenie. However, since the family's relocation to the United States, Archie and Lilibet have had limited interaction with their cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
As the rest of the Royal family gathers at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk for their summer vacation, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly focused on revitalizing their brand and won't be attending any events, including the Royal Family's commemorations to mark the first anniversary of the Queen's passing.
Desiring to be a part of the Balmoral events at least for the Queen's commemoration, Harry recently reached out to Princess Beatrice, seeking her help in persuading King Charles to include him. However, Beatrice declined, suggesting that Harry should directly communicate with his father.
While King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to mark the anniversary on September 8th at Balmoral with other family members, there has been no outreach to Harry and Meghan, effectively keeping them away. The situation is seen as a ban, leaving the Sussexes to find their own way to honor the significance of the event.
Relations between Charles and Harry are still strained after Harry's critical remarks about the Royal family in his memoir and media interviews. As a result, there seems to be no immediate hope for reconciliation within the extended Windsor Clan, who are set to spend time at Balmoral this year, including Prince William and his family, Princess Anne, and Prince Andrew with their respective families.
It's evident that the relationship between Archie, Lilibet, and their cousins differs from the close bond Harry had with Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, as the family remains out of touch. While the Prince and Princess of Wales recently spent time at their Norfolk home with their children, Harry and Meghan are navigating their own path in the United States.
