Prince Harry had a successful visit to his home country this week, engaging in activities for the 2027 Invictus Games and reuniting with his father, King Charles. After participating in events in London and Birmingham, the Duke of Sussex, along with his wife Meghan Markle and their children Archie and Lilibet, had a private meeting with the King and Queen. This meeting marked the first time in four years that Charles had the opportunity to see his grandchildren.
Videos surfaced following their UK trip, showcasing Harry and Meghan in separate on-screen appearances. Harry appeared as a guest on Joe Marler’s podcast, while a teaser and premiere date for Meghan’s upcoming episode on MasterChef Australia were released. Notably, both Harry and Meghan utilized their royal titles during these appearances, with Harry jokingly referring to himself as the ‘Prince of England’ and Meghan tasking MasterChef contestants to create a dish ‘fit for a Duchess’.
While some royal observers raised concerns over the use of their royal titles since the Sussexes stepped back from their royal duties over six years ago, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond defended their actions as innocuous. Jennie emphasized that Meghan likely had no influence on the MasterChef script and that the show was filmed long before. She also noted that it was expected for producers to use titles like ‘Duchess’ and ‘Prince of England’ for the show’s promotion.
Recently, Harry and Meghan had a secretive meeting with the King and Queen at Highgrove, organized discreetly by the Palace with no public photos or details shared. Jennie highlighted the importance of maintaining privacy surrounding the meeting, indicating that this discretion could be a positive step towards repairing the strained relationship between Harry and his father.
Jennie expressed optimism about the potential for future reunions and gradual reconciliation, underscoring the significance of the grandchildren meeting both sides of their UK family. She also noted that King Charles finally had the chance to bond with his grandchildren, suggesting that video calls and future meetings could further strengthen their relationship.