Busy schedules will likely prevent Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children from reuniting with Prince William and Kate Middleton’s kids during the Sussexes’ upcoming UK visit.
Royal commentator Amanda Matta told Page Six “there is no indication” that Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, will cross paths with Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8.
“Even if relations are gradually improving, the Wales household likely has a full schedule already in place for the summer, and any reunion involving the cousins would require tons of planning and goodwill from all parties involved,” Matta explained.
The “Off With Their Heads” podcast host explained that the tensions between the brothers and their wives could be “the biggest hurdle” to get through in order for the cousins to reunite.
“Particularly if Catherine were to be involved in any potential plans,” Matta added.
Royal reporter Emily Nash told Page Six that it’s “far too soon to say” if the cousins will gather, but that she doesn’t expect a reunion during this visit.
“I mean, you never know. If it was part of a wider family gathering, it’s possible they could be at the same place at the same time,” Nash said. “But, you know, given the very fractious nature of the relationship between William and Harry, I don’t see them rushing to spend time together just because Harry’s back in the UK.”
When asked whether the feuding princes want their kids to know their cousins, Nash replied, “I think that’s the sort of question for down the line.”
“I think, fundamentally, you have two brothers here who were not speaking to one another,” she explained. “That is the key relationship that needs to be resolved, really, before anything else
can happen.”
However, at the core of their family dynamics, Nash believes William and Harry eventually wish for their children to form a bond.
“In any family, you would hope that cousins would have a chance to spend time together and grow up together, and I’m sure they don’t feel any differently,” Nash said.
Both Matta and Nash agree there is a slim chance of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reuniting with the Prince and Princess of Wales — with or without their kids.
Nash, who is also editor of Hello! Magazine, told us that their father, King Charles III, probably isn’t getting involved in the feud as he continues to try to make amends with Harry.
“I think he probably is just focused on his own moment of spending time with the son he’s not seen for a long time,” Nash said of Charles, adding, “Especially potentially meeting his grandchildren … I’m sure that’s probably his primary focus right now.”
Page Six confirmed last week that Harry and the “Suits” alum are going to bring their kids to the UK next month for the first time since 2022. Archie and Lilibet are set to reunite with King Charles III.
Another insider claimed that Charles extended an olive branch by inviting Harry and Markle to stay at a royal residence during their visit, the US Sun reported. Charles allegedly also offered to take care of their security arrangements.
Markle and her kids have only visited Harry’s home country a few times since the couple quit their royal duties and moved to California in 2020, prompting the UK to strip the family’s security privileges.
Archie and Lilibet last traveled to the UK with their parents in June 2022 for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Markle hasn’t been back to the UK since she accompanied Harry at the late Queen’s funeral on Sept. 19, 2022.
At the time of the funeral, there was already a feud growing between Harry and Markle, and William and Middleton.
Tensions boiled over after Harry and Markle gave several interviews discussing their royal family’s private matters. Harry also dragged his family members in his 2023 memoir, “Spare.”
While Charles was initially estranged from Harry, he has recently made an effort to welcome his youngest son back into the fold.
Page Six has reached out to reps for the Sussexes and Kensington Palace.
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