Prince Harry has been urged to get in contact with King Charles, as the monarch was likely "blindsided" by his decision to move back to the UK last week. The 41-year-old relocated to the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children on August 26.
The couple had been living in California since they stepped down from royal duties six years ago. They moved to the US with their son, Prince Archie, and later welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet, in America in 2021.
Royal Editor's Advice
Speaking on the latest Pod Save the King podcast show, the Mirror's royal editor Russell Myers encouraged the former working royal to make contact with his father very soon. He said: "Once everything is all sorted, surely they're going to have to see the King, whether it's in London or at Highgrove, and explain the full reasons of what they're doing back in the UK."
King's Likely Feelings
The publication's deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton then spoke of the King's likely feelings after learning of his youngest son's news. She told Russell, "I think it would be hard for them to start going around every weekend because there has been so much said. And you have to remember, there's only been two meetings between Harry and the King in two years, so it's probably going to take some baby steps."
"More regular meetings here and there and mending that relationship over time would lead to a more public reconciliation, but we'll have to wait and see."
Family Dynamics
The King was only notified of Harry and Meghan's move just days before the public. The King is said to be welcoming the prospect of spending more time with his son and two youngest grandchildren.
Unlike their father, Prince William is reportedly set to continue "ignoring" his younger brother and sister-in-law amid their return to the UK. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, now aged seven and five, are set to start at a new UK school very soon.
