We can only speculate about what they said. The palace is stingy with statements, officially it is only known that they spent time together and had tea. However, the fact that they met at all is a big deal.
Late last week, the British royal couple, King Charles III. and Queen Camilla, and Prince Harry's family - that is, he, his wife Meghan and children Archie and Lilibet - met at the Highgrove estate. “It is the first time in four years that the king has seen his grandchildren, seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet, in person. Harry and Meghan have not been in the UK together since 2022, when they attended the funeral of Elizabeth II. This family reunion represents a major development in family relations, which have been distant since 2020, when Prince Harry and Meghan left the UK and royal duties,” the BBC reports.
Although this is a significant milestone, and according to sources close to the palace, Charles III. and Prince Harry were very keen for the family reunion, this does not mean that all disputes between the king's younger son and the rest of the royal family have been resolved. Harry, his wife and children have not seen Prince William and his family this time either. “The brothers' relationship remains strained,” the BBC notes.
Some British media even reported that the heir to the throne, William, was furious that his father met his younger brother, and especially Meghan. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have won. Meghan Markle is back on the royal estate. I understand William is angry. Why? Because it’s a reward for the betrayal, disloyalty and cruelty of Harry and Meghan. King Charles III wanted to see his grandchildren, I understand that, but I don’t think Harry and Meghan had the right to return to the royal estate. As usual, they found a way,” British commentator Mark Dolan told Sky News Australia.
Is this a return? There is no threat
He further noted that it is interesting that Harry and Meghan did not show interest in meeting Charles III and Camilla this spring, when the king and queen were on an official visit to the United States, but they readily agreed to meet in the United Kingdom. Prince Harry has previously stated that he is afraid to bring his loved ones to the United Kingdom until he receives the same security as other members of the royal family.
The meeting seems to have improved the atmosphere between Charles III and Camilla. and his daughter-in-law, but experts on the British royal family have previously pointed out that even if Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan wanted to return to the official ranks of the British monarchy, their chances are zero. Leaving the British royal family is always a one-way affair.
