King Charles recently met with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a private meeting at Highgrove House, his country home. The meeting was kept secret, and Prince William and Kate Middleton were not informed about it.

Background

The meeting is seen as an attempt by King Charles to repair his relationship with his youngest son and daughter-in-law. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back as senior working royals and moved to California in 2020, which led to a rift in the royal family.

According to sources, the meeting was ‘completely cloak-and-dagger, orchestrated by the king.’ The king wanted to see Harry and his grandchildren, and a time was agreed for the Sussexes to come to Highgrove. Everyone involved was sworn to secrecy to keep the meeting private.

Reactions

Royal experts believe that the meeting could be a step towards reconciliation between the royal family members. However, Prince William’s priority is protecting the future of the monarchy, and he may not be ready to reconcile with his brother.

Prince William and Prince Harry’s relationship has been strained since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal exit. The strain deepened when Prince Harry’s memoir, ‘Spare,’ was published, detailing the ongoing sibling rivalry.

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