Prince Harry issued a blunt question to King Charles after being told that he and Meghan Markle were being evicted from Frogmore Cottage . The couple stepped down from royal duties at the start of 2020 and moved to California, where they continue to live. They had hoped to keep their UK home but in March 2023 they were instructed to move out .

A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan at the time confirmed they "have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage". The move upset Harry, who no longer has a base in his home country and he is said to have begged his father to reconsider. Writing in his new book Endgame , royal author Omid Scobie said Harry said to Charles: "You don't want to see your grandchildren anymore?" It's thought that the King has only had a handful of meetings with Archie and has only met Lilibet once.

And despite the royal fallout, he is keen to forge relations with the two children. There has been speculation that Charles might invite the Sussexes to Balmoral over the summer. Traditionally, the Royal Family get together to enjoy time in the Scottish Highlands, a cherished time for bonding amidst the serene beauty of Scotland .

A source told the Express : " Charles really does want to build a better relationship with Archie and Lili and spend quality time with them. So it's possible that the Sussexes might go alone at the end of the summer just before the King returns to London, but it's highly unlikely given the current tensions." Instead, in .