The ongoing tension within the British royal family is significantly affecting King Charles’ relationship with his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Despite their royal titles, granted after Queen Elizabeth’s passing, King Charles has had limited opportunities to bond with Harry and Meghan’s children.

Royal expert Tom Quinn noted that King Charles hopes to visit Harry and his family in the U.S. “at some point in the future.”

However, various obstacles stand in the way. Quinn also mentioned that King Charles might make a private trip to see his grandchildren in California, as he longs to be the warm, loving grandfather he envisions but fears Archie and Lilibet won’t remember him that way.

A visit to the UK is uncertain, as Meghan Markle has expressed concerns about her children’s security. Since stepping back from royal duties, Harry and Meghan no longer receive taxpayer-funded security in Britain, adding to Meghan’s reluctance to bring her children there.

Recently, Princess Lilibet Diana celebrated her third birthday at the family’s Montecito home in California, attended by celebrities such as Orlando Bloom, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Oprah Winfrey, but without any British royals present. However, King Charles did send a gift and birthday wishes, according to the Mirror.

Tom Quinn revealed that King Charles has an even more special gift planned for Lilibet, similar to a personalized wooden swing he gave Prince George, but is waiting for the family rift to heal before presenting it.

Reports suggest that no royals attended Lilibet’s birthday because they weren’t invited. Harry, aware his family likely wouldn’t come, chose not to extend invitations, although it saddens him that this prevents Archie and Lilibet from building relationships with their cousins.

Ultimately, there is hope that the royal family can repair their relationships, fostering a more harmonious and loving dynamic in the future.