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King Charles ‘biggest priority’ reveals as Archie, Lilibet returning to UK

King Charles wants to see Archie and Lilibet but insists any visit must be “strictly private and properly planned”

Published July 10, 2026
King Charles ‘biggest priority’ reveals as Archie, Lilibet returning to UK
King Charles ‘biggest priority’ reveals as Archie, Lilibet returning to UK

A royal expert has disclosed King Charles ‘biggest priority right now amid claims Meghan Markle is expected to bring Archie and Lilibet to UK without.

Meghan Markle and her kids did not join Prince Harry, who returned to Britain earlier this week.

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But now, media claims the Duchess is coming to UK with Archie and Lilibet.

Speaking to the Fox News Digital, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams says, "The relationship between King Charles and the Sussexes is undoubtedly distant, and he is wary of them.”

He further said, "As the world knows, there is a rift in the royal family, and [it’s believed] that William wants nothing to do with them.”

The royal expert also disclosed King Charles ‘biggest priority’ amid Prince William and Harry’s rift.

“The king's biggest priority right now is the future of the monarchy. He also knows William, Catherine and their family are its future," the expert claimed.

Another royal expert Hilary Fordwich said, "Even if there were a meeting, any true relationship takes time.”

The rest of the royal family, particularly Prince William, “is extremely wary,” the expert added.

King Charles wants to see Archie and Lilibet but insists any visit must be “strictly private and properly planned,” royal expert Helena Chard has said.

Helena said, "Of course, grandfather Charles wants to see his Montecito grandchildren," adding, "He just does not want the Sussex drama. King Charles is fed up — fed up with the rolling media briefings, the last-minute changes of plan, the security fight being litigated in public and in court.”

Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo
Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo is the Deputy News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over 10 years of experience. He specialises in real-time reporting on the British Royal Family and analyses monarchy transitions, internal dynamics, and global media narratives. He also covers high-profile celebrity news and international human-interest stories.