While Charles III is scheduled to visit the United States in 2026, he does not plan to visit Prince Harry.
Two hundred and fifty years after the American Revolution, which ended British rule, King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II will visit the United States to attend the official commemorations of the country's independence. However, the King has no intention of taking the opportunity to visit his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, in California.
King Charles III has dealt a final blow to his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Just weeks after stripping him of his title of prince due to his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein affair, Andrew was ordered to leave Royal Lodge, the vast residence he shared in Windsor with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. Another radical decision taken within this decidedly unconventional family.
Charles III will visit the United States in April 2026
Following the official invitation from Donald Trump, Charles III will indeed visit the United States in April 2026. According to available information—still awaiting official confirmation from Buckingham Palace—the trip is expected to last a maximum of four days in April 2026 and will take place primarily in the Washington, D.C. area.
Between meetings at the White House, ceremonial duties, and diplomatic engagements, the schedule is expected to focus on the key moments of the ceremony, which includes dozens of events. For the monarch, this trip is as much about duty as it is about heritage and continuity. It is, in fact, a pivotal moment in the relationship between the United Kingdom and its closest ally.
Charles III Will Not Make a Detour
During his visit to England last September, Donald Trump invited Charles III to travel to Washington in April 2026. This trip might seem ideal for allowing the monarch to see his younger son again, whom he hasn't seen since their meeting in September. However, a new meeting between Charles III and Prince Harry is not on the royal agenda.
In an article about Charles III's upcoming visit to the United States in April, published this Monday, December 1st, in Hello! magazine and written by royal biographer Robert Jobson, the journalist provides further details. According to him, the monarch's intentions are clear. "There will be no detour," he states. In other words, the king will not stop in California to see his son, Prince Harry, or his grandchildren, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4.
No reconciliation in sight
Furthermore, the expert believes it unlikely that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be invited to Washington. "Although some palace insiders are quietly suggesting that the Sussexes might travel to Washington for a private meeting, their presence would monopolize media attention, overshadowing the state visit," explained Robert Jobson. He concluded: "That's why this option remains unlikely."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wouldn't be the only ones keeping a low profile. Robert Jobson points out that some observers have speculated that King Charles and Queen Camilla might come accompanied by Prince William and the Princess of Wales. "This remains unlikely," he clarifies, "since it would be a state visit in which the King would be the central figure."
