Meghan Markle had a major motive for attending Prince Harry's meeting with King Charles in the UK last week, according to royal editor Roya Nikkhah. Speaking on The Times' podcast The Royals, Nikkhah said: "I suspect that she was there more to support Harry and be with the kids in a new environment."
The Meeting at Highgrove House
Harry arrived in the UK early last week, and Meghan joined him with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, last Friday. This marked their first visit to Britain since 2022. Shortly after Meghan arrived, it was reported that the King and Queen hosted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children at Highgrove House on July 10. The visit lasted one hour, with no further details of the meeting revealed.
Secrecy and Surprise
Sources close to the Sussex couple told Vanity Fair that the meeting was "completely cloak-and-dagger, orchestrated by the King." A source said: "The King wanted to see Harry and the children. A time was agreed for the Sussexes to come to Highgrove on Friday afternoon, and it was uncharacteristically last-minute for the King. Everyone was sworn to secrecy so that the meeting could remain private."
The couple attended the meeting with their children. The source added: "[Meghan and Harry] are keeping the meeting top secret. They haven’t said anything to anyone. The agreement was made before they met the king that nothing would be shared—no photos, no details. It was a top-secret arrangement, and they pulled it off, and frankly, they are delighted about that."
Impact and Reactions
While no details have been shared about the meeting, the secrecy has sparked speculation. The visit marks a significant step in the family's relationship following years of tension. The meeting lasted about an hour, and sources emphasize that nothing about the conversation will be disclosed. "They were at Highgrove for an hour or so, but don’t expect to hear anything about what was said," the source concluded.
