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King Charles needs ‘meticulous planning’ to have Harry over for summers

King Charles is waiting for Prince Harry to extend an olive branch ahead of summer holidays

Published May 26, 2026

King Charles would allow Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to join Royals for summers only under a certain conditions.

His Majesty, who has not met his estranged son for a year, will invite Harry for summers only if he gives Shorty to let go of his antics.

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“The only place that really I think they could

meet if the King is to get to know or at least see his grandchildren, is at Balmoral,” exper Ingrid Seward tells Mirror.

“Harry and Meghan don't have to stay in the castle, although of course they would expect to, but that's fine,” she says. “They would make sure, obviously, that William and Kate weren't there at the same time. So it's not that difficult, and it can be done fairly under the radar.”

“I think the King would pick very carefully who was going to be there at the same time, and it certainly wouldn’t be William and Kate,” she says. “If it were, I’d be absolutely astounded.”

“Charles would get to say, ‘Darling boy, of course come to Balmoral’, and then because he’s the King, he could let his aides deal with everything else,” they expert say, quoting if Harry asks father to join for summers.

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
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