King meets grandchildren Archie and Lilibet for first time in four years

The King has been reunited with his grandchildren after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the head of state at his country home, it is understood.

Charles welcomed Meghan and Harry’s children to his Highgrove residence during the afternoon after days of speculation over whether the family meeting would take place.

The Duke of Sussex speaking, during a visit to Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC) - the primary venue for the 2027 Invictus Games - as part of the One Year to Go celebrations for the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027placeholder image
The Duke of Sussex speaking, during a visit to Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC) - the primary venue for the 2027 Invictus Games - as part of the One Year to Go celebrations for the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027

Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, last saw their grandfather in person during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.

It is understood the Queen who has a private home near to the King’s Gloucestershire property was also among the group.

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