In 2023, King Charles expressed disappointment as he reportedly did not have the opportunity to see his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, throughout the year. The monarch's last interaction with the young royals was in June 2022.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who relocated to the United States in 2020 after stepping down as senior royals, have faced scrutiny over the limited time King Charles spends with Archie and Lilibet.
Royal expert Michael Cole highlighted the situation on GB News, describing the lack of interaction between King Charles and his grandchildren as "very sad." He referenced a previous incident when Prince Harry, upon being asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage, had questioned whether the King wanted to see his grandchildren.
However, the current state of affairs suggests that King Charles has had limited opportunities to spend time with Archie and has potentially seen Princess Lilibet only once.
The disappointment was reportedly heightened when Prince Harry attended King Charles' coronation in May the previous year without his family. The monarch was said to be "very disappointed" about not having the chance to see Meghan Markle or his grandchildren during the occasion. The evolving family dynamics and limited interactions have contributed to a complex and reportedly strained relationship between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the royal family.
