{"id":682689,"date":"2026-07-09T17:21:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/682689\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T17:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:21:10","slug":"inside-prince-harrys-frantic-efforts-to-get-kids-to-uk-for-king-charles-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/682689\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Prince Harry&#8217;s &#8216;frantic&#8217; efforts to get kids to UK for King Charles reunion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prince Harry is reportedly \u201cfrantically\u201d planning a reunion between his children and his father, King Charles.<\/p>\n<p>The Duke of Sussex is working to get private security in order for his <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2018\/05\/19\/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-are-married\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wife, Meghan Markle<\/a>, and their kids \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2019\/05\/06\/meghan-markle-gives-birth-welcomes-baby-boy-with-prince-harry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prince Archie<\/a>, 7, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2021\/06\/06\/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-welcome-baby-girl-named-lilibet-diana\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Princess Lilibet<\/a>, 5 \u2014 to travel to the United Kingdom, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/hopeful-king-charles-opens-talks-37405980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Mirror claimed<\/a> Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>An insider told the outlet Harry, 41, and Charles, 77, have had several \u201chopeful\u201d one-on-one conversations in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Prince Harry is \u201cfrantically\u201d working to get private security in order for his wife, Meghan Markle, and their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet (pictured above in December 2021) to come to the UK. Alexi Lubomirski \/ Duke and Duch<\/p>\n<p>An insider told the Mirror that Harry and King Charles (seen above in June) have had several \u201chopeful\u201d one-on-one conversations in recent weeks about a long awaited reunion. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>They also claimed the monarch has instructed senior aides to engage in talks with his son and Markle, 44, in order to find time in his schedule to see the little ones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile nothing has been ruled out, conversations remain ongoing,\u201d another source alleged. \u201cThe King would not pass up the opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren, and if there is a way of making it possible, he will do it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Harry\u2019s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six\u2019s request for comment.<\/p>\n<p>The update comes on the heels of Page Six exclusively reporting that Markle and the kids\u2019 possible visit may be the only time Harry spends time with Charles during his latest trip across the pond, which <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/07\/royal-family\/prince-harry-happy-to-be-back-in-the-uk-despite-security-concerns-keeping-meghan-markle-kids-away\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kicked off<\/a> Monday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe King would not pass up the opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren (pictured above in June 2025), and if there is a way of making it possible, he will do it,\u201d a source said. meghan\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>Page Six exclusively reported Wednesday that Markle and the kids (pictured above in June) being in attendance may be the only way Charles and Harry will reunite during the latter\u2019s current visit across the pond. Instagram\/@meghan<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis only real <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/08\/royal-family\/king-charles-meeting-with-harry-grandchildren-up-in-the-air\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">opportunities [to meet Charles]<\/a> were yesterday and today,\u201d a royal insider told us on Wednesday. \u201cIf Meghan comes \u2026 with the kids, [a reunion is] more of a possibility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, the source noted \u201cit\u2019s hard to see [a meeting] happening\u201d after Harry\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/07\/royal-family\/prince-harry-learns-his-fate-in-uk-tabloid-trial-during-home-visit\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">disastrous court ruling<\/a> Tuesday, in which he lost his case against Associated Newspapers Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>As we previously reported, Markle was originally set to join her husband in Birmingham, England.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, we heard Harry \u201cdesperately <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/06\/17\/royal-family\/meghan-markle-prince-harry-are-bringing-lilibet-archie-to-uk-for-first-time-in-years\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">want[ed]\u201d Archie and Lilibet to see the monarch<\/a>, who is currently <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/12\/12\/royal-family\/king-charles-gives-emotional-update-on-cancer-battle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">battling cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, we learned Harry had planned for Markle and their little ones (seen above in December 2025) to join him on his trip to Birmingham, England, for Invictus Games promo. meghan\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>However, he axed that plan since the family (pictured above in June) is unable to get tax-funded armed security while in his homeland. meghan\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>However, Harry \u2014 who previously <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/04\/royal-family\/meghan-markle-prince-archie-and-princess-lilibet-may-not-travel-to-london-with-prince-harry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lost a legal challenge over his ability to have armed security<\/a> while in his homeland \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/04\/royal-family\/meghan-markle-prince-archie-and-princess-lilibet-may-not-travel-to-london-with-prince-harry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0axed this plan<\/a> over safety concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Harry hit another road block when his invite to Buckingham palace was \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/06\/royal-family\/prince-harrys-buckingham-palace-invite-withdrawn-at-the-last-moment\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">withdrawn at the last moment<\/a>\u201d after he had \u201cformally\u201d accepted it and finalized his security plans.<\/p>\n<p>The former military pilot\u2019s reps explained that\u00a0palace staffers said the stay would be impossible\u00a0because Harry allegedly <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/06\/royal-family\/prince-harry-insiders-slam-royal-courtiers-for-disinviting-him\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">missed a July 3 deadline<\/a> to let them know he was coming.<\/p>\n<p>The prince, notably, has <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/09\/10\/royal-family\/prince-harry-gives-update-on-dad-king-charles-following-first-reunion-in-more-than-a-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">not seen his father<\/a> since last September. At the time, the pair had tea in London.<\/p>\n<p>Harry (pictured above in 2019) has not seen his father \u2014 who is currently battling cancer \u2014 since last September. Samir Hussein\/WireImage<\/p>\n<p>As for Markle, she has not visited the UK since Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s funeral\u00a0in September 2022. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Harry and Markle were\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2022\/01\/15\/prince-harry-petitions-government-to-provide-security-in-uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stripped of their security privileges\u00a0<\/a>in the UK after they <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2021\/02\/19\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-resign-from-all-royal-duties\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">quit their royal duties<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2023\/11\/16\/royal-family\/step-inside-meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-14m-montecito-mansion\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">moved to California<\/a> in 2020 \u2014 and, since then, the couple have been on the outs with the royal family.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cSuits\u201d alum has not visited the UK since she and Harry\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2022\/09\/19\/meghan-markle-joins-royal-family-behind-queen-elizabeths-coffin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">attended the late Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s funeral<\/a>\u00a0in September 2022.<\/p>\n<p>As for their kids, they have not been to Harry\u2019s native country\u00a0since <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2022\/06\/03\/queen-elizabeth-ii-meets-prince-harry-meghan-markles-baby-lilibet\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s Platinum Jubilee celebrations<\/a>\u00a0earlier that same year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Prince Harry is reportedly \u201cfrantically\u201d planning a reunion between his children and his father, King Charles. 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