An insider from the Sussex family has revealed troubling news regarding the strained relationship between the King and his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, due to the Duchess’ firm refusal to visit the UK.
While five-year-old Prince Archie has had the opportunity to meet his grandfather on multiple occasions, three-year-old Princess Lilibet has only encountered the King once, primarily due to the Sussexes’ detachment from royal obligations.
Princess Lilibet, who was born in the United States, has never set foot in the UK.
Following their decision to step back from royal duties in 2020, the Sussexes relocated to California shortly after Archie’s birth.
In light of the Duchess’ reluctance to travel to London, royal biographer Tom Quinn disclosed that the King is covertly encouraging his son to establish a secondary base in the UK.
According to Mr. Quinn’s revelations to the Mirror newspaper, the King is pressuring Prince Harry to take this step as he is deeply displeased with the current situation where his only means of interacting with his grandchildren is through video calls, a method that the King vehemently disapproves of.
The proposed arrangement would involve the Wales’ children spending weekends at Highgrove, while the Duke’s offspring could conveniently visit, thus bypassing the Duchess’ presence.
Recent speculations suggest that the Sussexes, who relinquished their UK residence at Frogmore Cottage a year ago, have been discreetly exploring options for a new home in London.
Sources indicate that Prince Harry is spearheading this endeavor, given the Duchess’s reluctance to visit the UK unless the Royal Family issues a public apology.
Allegedly, the Duchess of Sussex is seeking an apology from the monarchy for what she perceives as mistreatment.
She maintains that the institution failed to support her mental well-being and asserts that senior members of the Royal Family raised concerns about Archie’s ethnicity.
Despite criticizing the Royal Family in various public appearances, including with Oprah Winfrey and in their Netflix series, the Duchess insists on receiving an apology.
In a noteworthy development, although the Duchess declined an invitation to attend her father-in-law’s coronation last May, reports suggest that the King reached out to her following her remarks on racial insensitivity within the Royal Family.
The ongoing saga highlights the complexities and tensions within the royal household, underscoring the deep-seated rift between the Sussexes and the rest of the monarchy.