In an effort to mend broken family ties and forge stronger ties with his grandchildren, King Charles, who is nearly 75 years old, is reportedly planning a major royal reunion at Balmoral to extend an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
According to British media on April 12, a source revealed that Charles is eager to reunite with the Sussex couple and share more moments with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, whom he has barely seen since the birth of the two children.
He said: "I can see that Charles really wants to see the children and extends an olive branch to Meghan and Harry. He may think that life is too short. ”
Since they stepped out of the royal family in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan have only occasionally returned to the UK to take their children to a Platinum Jubilee event.
Meghan, in particular, has been away from the UK since the Queen's state funeral in September 2022, choosing not to attend the coronation in May 2023. Despite Harry's willingness to reconcile with his family, especially after learning that King Charles and Princess Kate had cancer, Meghan remained cautious.
The Sussexes, who now have their home in Montecito, California, have become estranged from the royal family after their dramatic departure from the royal family, exposing a series of explosive questions about royal life in interviews and Netflix documentaries. However, after learning of King Charles' diagnosis, Harry privately travelled to the UK in February to meet secretly with his father, sparking hope for more family reunions this year.
In a conversation with Good Morning America, Harry said he intends to return to the UK on a work assignment and see his father as much as possible. A commemoration at St Paul's Cathedral on May 8, marking a decade-long journey for the Invincible Movement, could be a reason for Harry and Meghan to return to London, with Archie and Lilibet expected to travel with their parents.
According to The New Magazine, a family celebration is planned for Archie's fifth birthday, May 6, followed by a private flight to the UK to meet with his family at an undisclosed location. However, Meghan is said to be concerned about the safety of her children and is hesitant to travel to the UK amid increased safety risks. What is now a trade-off is whether the family should attend with increased security measures or whether Harry is travelling alone.
Despite tensions and doubts, the prospect of a royal reunion at Balmoral suggests that the relationship between the Sussex couple and the royal family may be turning around. King Charles' gesture of extending an olive branch reflects his desire for reconciliation and family harmony, emphasizing the importance of promoting unity within the royal family.
As preparations for a potential reunion unfold, the world is waiting in anticipation to see a new chapter in the complex dynamics of the British royal family begin.