By Molly Claire Goddard
2:03pm PST, Jan 12, 2026
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Following reports that King Charles III will be coming to the United States in April to meet with President
Donald Trump, journalist
Chris Riches warned His Majesty against reuniting with
Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle. "What some royal watchers and Harry's U.S. celebrity pals may see as a healing moment between a family riven by distrust could end up a disaster," he wrote for
Daily Express. "And the reason? Because for a couple whose TV streaming income is solely dependent on monetizing their life's drama, there's no way this won't become a global media circus."
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While it remains unconfirmed whether
Prince William will join King Charles III on the journey, mending tensions with
Prince Harry would be unlikely if he does. "Don't tell me that if King Charles and
Prince William turn up with flowers, chocolates and a cake, it won't become a Netflix exclusive quicker than you can say 'show me the money!' " Chris Riches wrote. "The King and William have spent their lives putting their country and the unique role of the monarchy before themselves. But the physical and emotional rift with Harry will be wounding them."
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Royal author
Robert Jobson claimed King Charles III will not have time to see
Prince Harry in California. "There will be no detour," he told
HELLO!
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Although King Charles III would like to see
Prince Harry's two children,
Prince Archie and
Princess Lilibet, it could take the spotlight away from the reason for the visit. "While some close to the palace quietly suggest the Sussexes could travel east for a discreet meeting in Washington, their presence would dominate headlines, eclipsing the state visit, so for that reason, it remains improbable," Robert Jobson said.
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After
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left The Firm in 2020, the couple has spoken publicly about the royal family numerous times. "King Charles III does not like conflict and he would love for this all to be resolved but Harry has to earn the trust back. The ball is in his court in that respect," a source told
Grazia. "The King loves his son and he is very sad he has not spent any time with [Prince] Archie and [Princess] Lilibet, but Harry hasn't made reconciliation easy."
