King Charles is “not happy” just seeing Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Archie and Lilibet, via video calls, royal sources have revealed.
The monarch, who has been undergoing cancer treatment since February, told friends he is “more interested than ever” in building a relationship with Archie, five, and Lilibet, two, royal sources told the Mirror.
He has only seen the Sussex children a handful of times since they were born, and wants to “make up for lost time,” given the long-running feud Harry has had with the rest of the royal family over their alleged treatment of his son. . wife.
Sources told the newspaper that King Charles, who managed to attend the D-Day commemorations last week, sent Lilibet a “heartfelt gift and card” to celebrate her birthday last week.
A source said: “The King is absolutely committed to being present in all of his grandchildren’s lives.
King Charles (pictured), who has been undergoing cancer treatment since February, told friends he is “more interested than ever” in building a relationship with Archie, five, and Lilibet, two.
Tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family have remained high, even after King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.
“He values family above all else and whatever the course of his relationship with his son, he would never be content to see his grandchildren on the occasional video call.”
Harry, 39, and his wife Meghan, 42, have lived in Montecito, California, since officially leaving their lives as Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2020.
Tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family have remained high, even after King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.
As Harry drove more than 5,000 miles back to the UK to visit his father following the news, the pair met for just twenty minutes.
He later told US broadcaster ABC: “I love my family.” “I’m grateful for the fact that I was able to get on a plane and go see him and spend time with him.”
Despite his fractured relationship with Harry, King Charles is said to be a “fantastic and enthusiastic grandfather” to Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, five, according to reports. sources.
Queen Camilla, 76, is also understood to be a driving force behind her decision to step up efforts to see her other grandchildren.
MailOnline has contacted Harry and Meghan’s representatives for comment.