Prince Harry and Meghan's Private Meeting with King Charles Described as Tense
A private reunion at Highgrove House between King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children was reported as awkward, with the royal family keeping details confidential.
Prince Harry traveled to the United Kingdom in July to mark the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games, which will be held in Birmingham in 2025. After arriving, he, Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, joined the King and Queen Camilla at the royal residence in Gloucestershire, Highgrove House, for a private family gathering.
According to media reports, the meeting was not as smooth as expected. A television host said the encounter was “a mess,” and a royal biographer cited sources who described the atmosphere as “not very warm.” The biographer added that King Charles insisted Queen Camilla be present, noting her particular interest in how people address the monarch.
A royal correspondent reported that Buckingham Palace confirmed the meeting took place but declined to release details, stating the King was “adamant” about keeping the gathering private. Prince Harry is said to have assured the King that he would not discuss the meeting publicly.
The visit coincided with Harry’s promotional activities for the upcoming Invictus Games, and security considerations initially prevented Meghan and the children from traveling with him, though they later joined him at Highgrove.