The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to return to the UK with their children for the first time in years, as part of the countdown to the Invictus Games 2027 in Birmingham. Archie and Lilibet have not seen King Charles since 2022.

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King Charles is described as the most open to reconciliation. He is reportedly willing to see Harry and his grandchildren, and has been involved in arranging elements of the visit, including accommodation and security considerations. However, any reunion is expected to be discreet, with an understanding that no public disclosures would follow.

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Princess Anne is said to remain loyal to the Crown. While she previously supported Harry’s decision to step back, she is reportedly suspicious of Meghan and does not fully trust the couple.

Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, are believed to feel some sympathy for Harry and Meghan due to their own experience of working outside royal duties. However, they are now firmly part of the working Royal Family and are expected to observe developments before acting.

Mike and Zara Tindall were once close to Harry. However, the relationship has cooled significantly. Although Mike is known for being warm and friendly, including past public gestures of affection, he is not expected to actively seek out the Sussexes during the visit.

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Queen Camilla is considered unlikely to engage closely with Harry. Past criticism in Spare, including claims about her role in the family, is believed to have left lasting tension.

Prince William and Princess Kate are described as the most strained relationship. According to reports, William feels deeply betrayed and does not trust Harry, while Kate shares the same position. The brothers have not spoken since 2022, following tensions that escalated after Spare and the Oprah interview.

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Peter Phillips is said to have once got on well with both brothers and even walked between them at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral. However, Harry was not invited to Peter’s wedding to Harriet Sperling, and relations are believed to have broken down.

A previous incident linked to Peter’s 2008 wedding deal with Hello! magazine, reportedly worth around £500,000, also caused tension after Harry felt misled about media coverage involving private photographs.