A former butler revealed that King Charles might possibly invite Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and his grandchildren for Christmas after they return to the UK. However, the invitation will be under one condition. Various media outlets have recently reported that the Sussexes will be returning to Britain by the end of the month. Reports suggest the family of four will be residing in a private, non-royal home. Moreover, there is no change in their status as non-working royals.
Former Butler weighs in on King Charles’ possible Christmas invite to Prince Harry
The Royal Family’s former butler addressed whether King Charles will invite Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children, Archie and Lilibet, for Christmas following their UK return. Grant Harrold, who worked as a royal butler at Highgrove House, shared that they can possibly receive a Christmas invitation, but under a special condition.
Harrold said, “If it all goes nicely and there are no upsets, I think the King will invite them for Christmas. I don’t think it’s out of the question. But they need to behave. They will have to come quietly and do their own thing. Public opinion will have to believe they are here for the right reasons” (via CasinoHawks).
As per a report by PEOPLE, the Sussexes have already enrolled their children, Archie and Lilibet, in a British school, and they will begin their term in September. Harry and Meghan will not stay at the royal palace and will instead inhabit a non-royal, private home. The couple will reportedly retain their Montecito and Portugal homes. The location of the family’s new home and the children’s school is being kept strictly confidential.
King Charles was “made aware” of Harry and Meghan’s plans on August 16. The 77-year-old monarch has reportedly welcomed the idea of meeting his younger son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren more often.
The news comes over a month after the Sussexes met Charles and Queen Camilla at the monarch’s private residence, Highgrove House, in Gloucestershire. The Duke of Sussex visited the UK last month to honor his commitments to the Invictus Games, to be held in Birmingham next year. Towards the last leg of his trip, on July 10, Harry and Meghan met the King and the Queen, along with their children, in a strictly private meeting.
