Prince Harry is hoping to bring his wife Meghan and their two children to visit his father King Charles at Sandringham this summer, sources claim.
The potential visit, which would take place in July, would mark the first time the King has seen his grandchildren, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, in nearly four years.
The Duke of Sussex, who is currently waiting on a decision on his UK security, said he would not feel safe bringing his family to the UK without armed police protection.
Friends of the Duke say Harry would “love” to spend family time at the estate in Norfolk if the King extends an official invitation.
But a formal invitation from his father the King would be seen as a solution to Harry’s security concerns, as it would likely come with guaranteed security for the duration of their stay.
A friend of Harry’s told The Sunday Times: “If he was invited by the King, he would get a package of security that automatically kicks in. He’d like an invite to Sandringham. Would he go? It would depend who was there. If the King was to say, ‘Come up and spend some time with the family’, he’d love that.”
Harry has repeatedly said that he would not bring his children to the UK without armed police protection, which was removed when he stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
The 41-year-old last saw his father on September 10 last year when they met at Clarence House and shared a private tea together.
The Duke was in the UK at for several charity events at the time, including the WellChild Awards and engagements relating to the Invictus Games.
This marked a significant moment in the pair’s relationship, as it was their first face-to-face meeting in over 19 months.
It followed a breakdown in relations after Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020, as well as the publication of Harry’s memoir Spare later in 2023, which revealed private conversations, included criticisms of Queen Camilla, and is viewed as a major breach of family privacy and trust.
Harry has previously spoken about his hopes for a “reconciliation” with his family, saying: “Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things.”
He added: “But you know, I would love reconciliation with my family,” and said there was “no point in continuing to fight anymore”.
