Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly returning to the UK with their two children after years of feud with the royal family.
Sources have previously revealed that King Charles wanted to see Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. When Harry visited the country last September, the monarch received a framed photo of the two children as a gift from his son.
While meeting Harry was easier to arrange, the King now faces a dilemma if the Sussex clan arrives, according to royal expert Jennie Bond.
He noted that this is an “extraordinary turn of events” and that “the big question now is whether the King will see them.” Bond stated that it is unlikely that Charles would refuse to see Archie and Lilibet if they were in town.
“It will be absolutely damning if the King cannot find time in his diary to see his grandchildren, whom he has not seen for four years,” he said. The sun.
“If everyone gets together, it will be interesting to see if it will help overcome any family disputes.”
Optics are of great importance to the royals, especially after the series of controversies have cast a dark cloud over the monarchy. This would not be something the King would want to occupy more headline space than necessary.
Bond added that there was a time when Charles got along quite well with his daughter-in-law. They shared similar tastes in literature and music and there is also the historical moment in which Charles accompanies Meghan to the altar when she was separated from her own father.
However, the way things have been over the past year, it would be a tense meeting. There’s also the matter of Prince William, who has no interest in meeting Harry or his family. Therefore, it would be stressful to organize it from all angles.
Bond believes it’s a parent’s job to “forgive,” otherwise it would be far from a joyful reunion.
