King Charles, Prince William hold 'crisis summit' after Harry and Meghan's UK plan revealed

Prince William has apparently held a crucial meeting with his father King Charles after the news broke that Harry and Meghan Markle will return to UK years after moving to US.

According to a report by the Scottish Daily, reports have suggested William has already arrived at Balmoral for a 'crisis summit' to discuss the situation and was with Charles when news broke of Harry and Meghan's return.

Harry and his wife Meghan plan to move back to Britain this month, six years after they quit royal duties and relocated to the US, from where they repeatedly criticised the royal family and lambasted the British press.

A source close to the couple said they would move from California to somewhere outside London for an extended period with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, who will go to school in Britain, according to Reuters.

The surprise news marks the latest twist for a couple who railed against a string of British institutions after they left in 2020, with Harry accusing the royals of neglect, the tabloid press of ruining his life and the government of failing to provide enough security for him to ever return home.

King Charles, who media reports said welcomed having his youngest son and his family closer, only found out about the move on Sunday.

Harry and Meghan will not live in a royal residence and will remain non-working royals, as agreed with the late Queen Elizabeth.