King Charles III and Queen Camilla met Prince Harry, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and their two children during a private family gathering in the United Kingdom on Friday. The meeting marks the first known occasion since 2022 that the king and queen have seen Meghan, as well as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, according to a royal source confirmed by ABC News.
The reunion took place at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, offering a rare opportunity for members of the royal family to spend time together after several years of limited in-person contact.
Meeting
According to a royal source, King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted Prince Harry, Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet at Highgrove House, one of the royal family’s private residences in England.
Neither Buckingham Palace nor representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex publicly commented on the gathering.
The meeting is significant because it is the first time Charles and Camilla are known to have met with Meghan and the children since 2022.
Timeline
The Sussex family’s relationship with the royal family has changed considerably in recent years.
After stepping back from their senior royal roles in 2020, Harry and Meghan relocated to California, where they continue to live with their children.
Their known visits to the United Kingdom have been limited.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties |
| 2022 | Family attended Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee |
| 2022 | Harry and Meghan returned for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral without the children |
| 2026 | Charles, Camilla, Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet reunited at Highgrove House |
Visit
Prince Harry has been in the United Kingdom this week to attend several charity engagements.
On Friday, before traveling to Highgrove House, he attended an event in Birmingham connected to the Invictus Games, which the city is scheduled to host next July.
Harry’s final public engagement during this visit is expected to take place on Saturday with Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity that supports children who have lost a parent while serving in the military.
Security
Ahead of the reunion, it had not been publicly confirmed whether Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet had traveled to the United Kingdom with Harry.
In previous interviews, Harry has spoken about concerns regarding his family’s safety while visiting Britain.
In May 2025, he lost a legal appeal challenging the British government’s decision to reduce his publicly funded security following his departure from official royal duties.
Since relocating to California, the Sussex family has relied on privately funded security arrangements during travel.
Family
Meghan and the couple’s children have rarely visited the United Kingdom since moving overseas.
Their last publicly known visit together occurred during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022.
Later that year, Harry and Meghan returned to Britain for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, but Archie and Lilibet remained in the United States.
Friday’s family gathering therefore represents the first known visit involving the children in several years.
Privacy
Few details about the reunion have been made public.
It remains unknown whether Harry and Meghan met with any other members of the royal family during their trip.
Officials have also not disclosed where the Sussex family stayed while in Britain or how long they intend to remain in the country.
As with many private royal family gatherings, the meeting was held without public access or official photographs.
Significance
Although Buckingham Palace has not released an official statement, the meeting represents a notable family occasion after several years of infrequent contact between the Sussexes and senior members of the royal family.
With Harry continuing his charity commitments in the United Kingdom and Charles hosting the gathering at Highgrove House, the reunion has drawn attention as a rare opportunity for the family to spend time together. While many details remain private, the visit marks the first known meeting between King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet since 2022.
FAQs
Where did the family reunion take place?
At Highgrove House in Gloucestershire.
Who attended the meeting?
Charles, Camilla, Harry, Meghan and their children.
When was the last known family meeting?
The previous known meeting was in 2022.
Why was Harry in the UK?
He attended charity events and Invictus activities.
Did Buckingham Palace comment?
No official statement was released.
