Archie And Lilibet Closer To UK Return After Prince Harry’s Royal Truce

After years of tension, Prince Harry and King Charles finally shared a quiet tea at Clarence House, sparking hopes of a family reset.

Sources say the emotional summit may pave the way for Archie and Lilibet’s long-awaited reunion with their grandfather.

It could also mark the beginning of healing within the fractured royal family.

For the first time in 19 months, Prince Harry sat down with King Charles at Clarence House for what insiders are calling a turning point.

The Duke of Sussex reportedly spent 54 minutes with his father, a stark contrast to their brief 15-minute meeting in February 2024 during the King’s cancer treatment.

A royal source told the Daily Mail, “This is an important first step towards rebuilding their father-and-son relationship.”

Harry also made assurances that neither he nor his team would brief journalists about the meeting.

“He has told his father he won't be giving any interviews about it and his team have been instructed not to brief journalists about what was said,” the source revealed.

The meeting ended on a lighter note, with Harry later telling guests at an Invictus Games reception that his father was “great.”

Insiders believe the meeting signaled Harry’s desire to mend broken ties, not only with his father but also with the British public.

“It’s become clear that Harry now regrets some of his actions,” one source explained. “He wants to reset his relationship with his family and with the people of the UK.”

The Duke has endured years of fallout following "Spare" and several explosive interviews where he criticized his relatives.

While it may be difficult to envision him returning permanently to Britain, insiders insist this could be the start of a functioning wider family dynamic again.

Harry himself seemed buoyant after the meeting, apologizing for arriving late to an Invictus event and joking that his guests were “probably hammered” after waiting.

Perhaps the most emotional element of the summit was the possibility of Archie and Lilibet returning to the UK.

King Charles last saw his grandchildren in June 2022, during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. He has only met Lilibet once and Archie just a handful of times.

“The King wants to be a grandfather to his grandchildren so that’s an important pull,” a royal source said. “He was so pleased when they came over for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and he was able to spend some time with them.”

Still, obstacles remain. Harry has insisted on armed police protection for his family when visiting the UK, a sticking point since losing taxpayer-funded security after stepping back from royal duties.

Yet sources suggest a solution may be found.

An insider shared, “Maybe there is a way of getting them over to Balmoral or Sandringham next year or another royal residence where they are within the security perimeter.”

Whether Meghan Markle will join any potential UK visit remains uncertain.

The Duchess has not set foot in Britain since Queen Elizabeth’s death in 2022. This year, she and Harry whisked Archie and Lilibet off to Disneyland, but sources hint a royal reunion is now on the cards.

William, meanwhile, is believed to have known about the Clarence House meeting but did not attend.

“It’s not clear how happy he is about it,” one insider said. “But, you know, sooner or later most families reach some sort of accommodation after a family rift.”

For now, Harry appears determined to focus on rebuilding trust with his father first.

As one royal source noted, “There’s a long way to go before Harry can earn his family’s trust, but he’s given some assurances.”

The insiders' revelations follow reports that King Charles is eager to heal the divide with Prince Harry.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that the public rift has deeply troubled the king, adding that it has kept him from seeing his grandchildren.

He noted, “Obviously, reconciliation, especially when illness is involved, is highly desirable. But for it to work, there must be mutual trust.”

Still, reconciliation may come at a cost. Prince William remains angry with Harry, and analysts believe a meeting could strain Charles’ bond with his heir.

Hilary Fordwich explained, “If the king concedes to a meeting with Harry, he risks alienating Prince William. If he doesn’t, he will deepen the rift with Harry and risk more backlash from his son, who was already upset last time when the king had 'other priorities.'”