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After many years and a lot of bad blood, Meghan Markle will return to Britain when Prince Harry returns home next month.
The significance of the occasion was further enhanced by the fact that the couple would be joined by their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
But if you were hoping for an adorable photo of Harry and Meghan’s kids enjoying time with their royal cousins, we’re afraid you’ll be disappointed.
According to a new report from page sixPrince Archie and Princess Lilibet are unlikely to spend time with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis during the family’s upcoming trip, even though it is the children’s first visit to the UK since 2022.
While King Charles is reportedly eager to reunite with his youngest son and finally spend time with Archie and Lilibet, the ongoing rift between Prince Harry and Prince William has long cast a shadow over the royal family.
Royal commentator Amanda Matta told Page Six that although a reunion between the cousins would be “beautiful,” there are a lot of obstacles in the way.
“There are a lot of logical reasons why that wouldn’t happen,” he explained, noting that William and Princess Kate maintain busy schedules with both royal duties and family life.
Royal editor Emily Nash echoed those sentiments, saying that it would be wonderful for the children to get to know each other, but the broken relationship between their parents remains the biggest obstacle.
“The cousins should absolutely know each other,” Nash said. “But before that happens, Harry and William need to repair their relationship.”
Despite ongoing tensions between the brothers, King Charles appears determined to push the reconciliation process forward.
Reports indicate that the monarch has invited Harry, Meghan and their children to stay at the royal residence during the visit and has also offered to help coordinate security arrangements.
If the trip goes ahead as planned, it will be the first time Archie and Lilibet have been in the UK in four years and could give Charles a rare opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren.
Of course, improving relations between the Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales is easier said than done.
The brothers’ estrangement has continued for years following Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties, their explosive Interview with Oprah WinfreyAnd Harry’s revealing memoir, Excessive.
While there are indications Harry and Charles are trying to mend fencesRoyal observers say William has shown little interest in pursuing the case.
So while Meghan’s return to the UK is certainly a momentous occasion, the conflict that drove her out of the country is clearly far from resolved.
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