“There’s no doubt that our elderly king would love to see his grandchildren. And, for all the bitterness of recent years, he still loves his youngest son, his ‘darling boy’.”
Children, heritage, and unresolved distance
Bond also said she believes Harry is “sincere when he talks about wanting his children to know and understand their heritage”.
Harry briefly reunited with his father, King Charles, in September during a visit to the UK, when they reportedly met for private tea at Clarence House. However, he did not meet with his brother, Prince William, during the trip.
King Charles has not reportedly seen his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, in person since 2022.
Reflecting on the situation earlier this year, Harry told the BBC: “I can’t see a world in which I will be bringing my wife and children back to the UK. They’re going to miss everything, I love my country. I miss the UK, I miss parts of the UK.”
