The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reunited with King Charles and Queen Camilla last Friday at Highgrove, a meeting that has been described as "a reward for the treachery" by a television presenter. The private family gathering included Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, marking the first time the monarch and his wife have seen Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet since 2022.
Criticism from TV Presenter Mark Dolan
Mark Dolan, a TalkTV presenter and Daily Expresso regular, criticised the reunion during an appearance on Sky News Australia's Paul Murray show on Sunday. He stated: "The Sussexes have won. Meghan Markle back on royal property. It's my understanding that William is furious about this. Why? Because it's a reward for the treachery, disloyalty and the cruelty of Harry and Meghan."
Dolan added: "Charles wants to see his grandchildren, I understand that, but I think that Harry and Meghan had no right to be on a royal property. They got their way as usual."
Background of the Royal Rift
Over the past four years, Prince Harry has visited the UK alone, citing security concerns for his family. He flew to the UK last Monday after learning he would not receive armed police protection, which led him to keep Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet away until a security package was arranged. By Friday, the security issue was resolved, allowing Meghan and the children to fly in for a brief visit, which also reportedly included a trip to Princess Diana's ancestral home.
No Official Details Released
No photographs or official information have been released from the Highgrove meeting. The reunion is believed to have been an opportunity for King Charles to spend time with his grandchildren, whom he had not seen since 2022. It remains unclear whether the meeting signals any mending of the rift between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family.
