Quinn also noted that Queen Camilla supported this effort, encouraging Charles to send a heartfelt gift and card for Lilibet’s third birthday in June. There were discussions about a potential visit to the U.S., though extensive planning would be required. Charles, who has visited other countries privately, might consider a discreet trip to California to see Harry and his grandchildren, desperate to avoid being remembered as distant.

However, Harry’s accusations against the Royal Family have strained his relationships, particularly with his brother, William, and mother-in-law, Queen Camilla, leaving his bond with Charles in tatters.

Prince Archie & Princess Lilibet “written out” of royal narrative, expert says

The Sussexes’ trips to Nigeria and Colombia earlier this year were seen as a boost to their global image, but the British royals were reportedly upset, viewing it as Harry and Meghan still acting like active members of the monarchy.

During the Royal Family’s annual meeting at Balmoral, discussions took place about whether Harry should remain in the line of succession. For Archie and Lilibet, not visiting the UK means missing out on relationships with their grandfather, King Charles, and royal cousins.

When King Charles joked about Pokemon during a state banquet, royal expert Kate Mansey noted that the mention of his grandchildren likely referred to the Wales children, as he has become distanced from the Sussexes.

King Charles “keener than ever” to build a relationship with Harry & his children

Thomas Markle criticized Meghan and Harry for denying Archie and Lilibet the chance to know their cousins, calling it “sad” that the children aren’t able to participate in royal events like Trooping the Colour. He expressed concern that the kids will eventually wonder about what they missed.

Meanwhile, King Charles has only seen his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, via FaceTime and feels this isn’t enough. A source revealed that the king is eager to make up for lost time and is committed to being more present in his grandchildren’s lives, valuing family above all else.

Prince Archie & Princess Lilibet is the reason why King Charles “never breaks ties with Harry”

Royal expert Ingrid Seward, author of My Mother and I – The Inside Story of the King and Our Late Queen, shared that King Charles values family deeply. She noted his sadness over not seeing more of Archie and Lilibet, especially given his own fragmented childhood.

She added that Charles doesn’t want a distant relationship with Harry’s children; he hopes to be involved in their lives while they’re still young enough to benefit from his wisdom. His cancer diagnosis has made this desire even more urgent.