Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left their royal duties behind in 2020, relocating to California with their then-one-year-old son, Prince Archie.
Since settling into their luxurious Montecito home, the couple welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet, in 2021. While Meghan has reportedly made it clear she has no intentions of returning to the UK, she’s allegedly concerned that Archie may develop a fascination with his royal heritage.
Concerns Over Charles’ Lavish Gifts
Royal commentator Tom Quinn told The Mirror that Meghan is uneasy about the influence King Charles may have on Archie—particularly through his generous gift-giving.
“Archie loves the idea that his grandad lives in a castle,” Quinn explained. “Meghan was worried that a magnificent shepherd’s hut or some other extravagant gift will only deepen Archie’s growing interest in his royal roots.”
He also shared that Meghan encouraged Harry to request a more modest gift for their son, hoping to temper Archie’s royal fantasies.
According to Quinn, Archie is “desperate” to travel to the UK with his father. However, both Harry and Meghan have allegedly turned down his repeated requests. The last time King Charles saw Archie in person was in 2022, when the Sussexes returned to the UK for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Charles Hoping to Be a Doting Grandfather
Quinn revealed that King Charles is eager to show affection and take on a more involved role as a grandparent—something he feels he missed out on with his own sons. “He wants to be an indulgent grandfather, partly because he feels he neglected William and Harry during their childhoods,”