King Charles III plans to lead a private meeting with key members of the royal family during his traditional stay at Balmoral, Scotland, this summer.
Although these meetings are usually relaxed in tone, this year the atmosphere will be different.
According to Gossipslife, a sensitive topic is on the agenda: the place that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children will occupy within the British monarchy.
The monarch, who has had little contact with his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left in 2020, remains emotionally involved with them.
However, the decisions made at this summit will prioritize institutional direction over family ties.
According to sources close to the family, the meeting has been described as a defining moment for the future of the Royal Family.
Among the topics to be discussed is the use of royal titles by the Sussexes, an issue that has caused internal friction, especially with Prince William.
Meghan’s recent commercial venture with her brand As Ever has reignited doubts about the boundaries between business activity and monarchical status, which could influence the debate over Archie and Lilibet’s titles.
In addition to the fate of Harry and Meghan’s children, the conversation is expected to cover the growing role of the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the institutional evolution of Princess Catherine.