King Charles has reportedly become emotional over his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, amid the ongoing rift with his son, Prince Harry, and daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle. According to sources, the monarch has privately expressed his feelings about the young children to close friends, underscoring his desire to be part of their lives.
In a report from The Mirror, citing friends of the King, Charles is said to be committed to fostering a meaningful relationship with Archie and Lilibet, despite the strained ties with their parents. “The King is absolutely dedicated to being involved in the lives of all his grandchildren,” an insider revealed. “For him, family is paramount, and regardless of what happens with his relationship with Harry, he would never be satisfied with just the occasional video call with Archie and Lilibet.”
Royal expert Ingrid Seward further elaborated on the monarch’s emotional state, explaining that Charles has long valued family. “The King recalls his own somewhat distant upbringing, where his parents were often occupied with royal duties. It saddens him deeply that he doesn’t get to see Archie and Lilibet as much as he would like,” she said.
According to Seward, this emotional connection is one of the key reasons Charles remains determined not to sever ties with Prince Harry. “He doesn’t want his relationship with his grandchildren to be limited to FaceTime. Charles wants to truly know Archie and Lilibet, and be part of their lives while they’re still young enough to benefit from his guidance and wisdom.”
As tensions persist within the royal family, King Charles remains hopeful that he can bridge the gap for the sake of his grandchildren, aiming to play a more active role in their formative years.
