Prince Harry meets King Charles Queen Camilla at Highgrove

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, along with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, held a private family reunion with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House on July 10, 2026. The meeting marked the first time in four years that the King had met his California-based grandchildren and represented a significant, though cautious, step toward mending years of strained relations.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the gathering and the presence of Queen Camilla, who sources described as having dropped her own plans to attend in support of the King. The palace stated no photographs from the reunion would be released and declined to disclose what was discussed, with a source close to the family emphasizing the need for privacy to allow family ties to be rekindled.

The reunion occurred during a visit to the United Kingdom by Prince Harry for charity engagements. After prolonged discussions over security arrangements, Meghan and the children did not accompany him for the entire trip but traveled specifically for the family gathering, their first visit to Britain since 2022. The meeting unfolded against a backdrop of continuing tensions with the palace and unresolved...