King Charles plans beautiful surprise for Prince Archie's fifth birthday

Prince Archie will celebrate his fifth birthday tomorrow, and King Charles plans to make a heartfelt gesture to commemorate the occasion, a royal expert claims

The young prince has had limited interactions with his grandfather, as his parents, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, have been embroiled in a bitter feud with the Royal Family. Nonetheless, there is speculation that Charles is eager to mend their relationship.

Royal expert Tom Quinn claims the monarch will reach out to the Duke of Sussex so he can wish Archie a happy birthday. Quinn also claims the King has discussed the idea of video-calling his son and grandson.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, the royal author said: "King Charles dislikes new technology, but is desperate to keep in touch with his grandchildren on the other side of the Atlantic so he will certainly call Harry and wish Archie Happy Birthday.

"Charles been asking about video calling, but according to his aides, he's uncomfortable with the idea. If he makes an ordinary telephone call to Harry it means he can have a quick word with Archie without the need to talk to Meghan, a prospect that fills him with dread."

Archie and his sister Princess Lilibet have spent very little time in the UK. While Archie was born in the UK, he moved to America with his parents when he was one. Archie and Lilibet have visited the UK just once - for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.

It seems Harry is also hoping to take a step towards reconciliation with his father. The Duke of Sussex will return to the UK next week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games and he will also meet with his father while here.