King Charles Hosts Prince Harry and Family at Highgrove in First Meeting in Years

King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed Prince Harry, Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to Highgrove House, the royal residence west of London, on Friday. The meeting was the first in-person encounter between the king and his youngest son since the Sussexes relocated to the United States six years ago.

The visit followed Harry’s arrival in the United Kingdom earlier in the week for a series of charitable events. While media speculation focused on whether the couple would bring their children, the royal household confirmed that the family was invited to the private gathering, which will not be photographed or released publicly.

"I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point in continuing to fight anymore," Harry told the BBC, adding that he was uncertain how much longer his father would live.

The meeting comes amid ongoing legal disputes for Harry, including a recent court ruling that dismissed his privacy-invasion claim against a British tabloid. It also follows a brief tea meeting between Charles and Harry in September, the first such encounter in over a year.

Royal officials noted that scheduling such a visit is complex, given the children’s school commitments in California and the king’s pre-planned calendar. The gathering is being described as a step toward mending the strained relationship that has persisted since the Sussexes stepped back from senior royal duties and published a memoir containing critical remarks about the family.