About this episode

The episode discusses the private reunion of Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children with King Charles and Queen Camilla, exploring its significance and implications for royal relationships.

Prince Harry and Meghan returned to Britain with Archie and Lilibet for a strictly private reunion with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove. There were no photographs, few official details and — unusually — no briefing war afterwards. Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah reveal what they know about the meeting, why Camilla’s presence was so significant, and how Harry felt afterwards. They also ask whether the reunion can lead to a lasting reconciliation while Prince William remains outside the thaw. But Harry’s reunion came amid the fallout from his High Court defeat against Associated Newspapers. His description of the judgment as a “whitewash” reportedly left palace aides with their “jaws on the floor”. So can Harry rebuild trust with his father while continuing his public battles with the press and the British establishment — and can he finally become a peacetime prince? Next week, incoming prime minister Andy Burnham meets the King — what would you like to know about that relationship? Get in touch: theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Image: Getty Producer: Robert Wallace Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia Watch on YouTube. Read more: Palace 'jaws were on the floor' after Prince…

People in this episode

Host: The Times

Guests: Kate Mansey, Roya Nikkhah

Topics covered

• royal family
• reunion
• reconciliation
• media
• public battles
• trust

Keywords

• Harry
• Meghan
• King Charles
• Queen Camilla
• reunion
• reconciliation
• media battles
• trust
• royal family
• Highgrove

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Associated Newspapers

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