Despite the cherished moments shared with George, Charlotte, and Louis, the King has reportedly had less frequent contact with his other two grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, due to his estrangement from Harry. The King deeply regrets not being closer to Archie and Lilibet, especially amid his ongoing battle with cancer, which was announced in February. The distance between the royal cousins is particularly noticeable, as George, Charlotte, and Louis have had limited interaction with their American relatives.
Archie, who moved to the US when he was less than a year old, and Lilibet have had minimal contact with their UK family. The children of Zara and Mike Tindall—Mia, Lena, and Lucas—now often play a similar role in the lives of George, Charlotte, and Louis. According to royal insiders, although the Tindall children were invited to Lilibet’s first birthday party at Frogmore Cottage, they did not attend. The Tindall children’s presence has somewhat replaced Archie and Lilibet as close cousins.
At family gatherings and royal events like Trooping the Colour, the Tindall children and the Wales kids enjoy each other's company, creating joyful and infectious moments. However, the absence of Harry and Meghan, who stepped away from royal duties in 2020, has been felt, especially as Princess Catherine and King Charles continue to battle health issues.
As the nation watched Princess Catherine make her second public appearance at Wimbledon since her cancer diagnosis, the focus was on her, and notably, Harry and Meghan. Harry, who watched the Wimbledon final, was reportedly pleased to see Catherine looking so radiant. He sent her a note of congratulations, hoping to use this moment to mend his strained relationship with Catherine and William. Harry is determined to repair the relationship, despite the awkwardness of the situation, and is considering having Meghan reach out as well.
However, Harry has struggled to get in touch with his father, as his calls about the King’s health go unanswered. Meanwhile, Prince William is reportedly frustrated with Harry. It has reached a point where William is particularly upset about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex discussing Princess Diana publicly, which he finds distressing. It appears that Harry’s increased focus on Diana since marrying Meghan has further strained their relationship. William is now reportedly considering cutting ties with Harry for good.
