The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hold a significant advantage over King Charles, as they are the parents of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This gives them ultimate control over the monarch's access to his grandchildren.
Power lies with parents
While King Charles can set rules for reunions, such as whether cameras are allowed, the final say rests with Harry and Meghan. The King, described as a loving family man, wants to be involved in Archie and Lilibet's lives, similar to his relationship with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. However, the Sussexes live in America, making access challenging.
As parents, Harry and Meghan can decide if their children see certain people. For instance, Thomas Markle has never met Archie and Lilibet. If the King wishes to maintain a relationship with his grandchildren, he must ultimately follow Harry and Meghan's rules.
True colours revealed
It remains to be seen whether the couple would use their position to dictate terms for their own interests. If they did, it would expose their true colours, using their children to get their own way. The article expresses hope that they would not take this route.
Time will tell as the family works toward reconciliation following the recent Highgrove reunion, the first in four years.
