Video calls are not enough for him: Because King Charles wants to be more present in the lives of his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet, who live in California, the monarch is planning a trip to the USA.
King Charles, 75, is not happy with the fact that he can only see his grandchildren Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, 5, and Lilibet “Lili” Mountbatten-Windsor, 3, via video call. According to insiders, the ruler, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment, is more keen than ever to build a real relationship with the two children of his youngest son Prince Harry, 39, and is now even considering traveling to the USA and paying them a visit.
King Charles wants to be there more for the children of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan
As sources have revealed to the British “Mirror”, King Charles has decided to be more present in the lives of his grandchildren, who live in California. His second-born son, Prince Harry, has been living with his wife, Duchess Meghan, 42, and their two offspring in the celebrity town of Montecito, not far from Los Angeles, for four years. Daughter Lili was even born there: on June 4, 2021, the girl was born in the hospital in Santa Barbara. Grandpa Charles is said to have only really met his granddaughter once so far. Otherwise, they only have contact via video calls.
The monarch is said to have told friends that it is not enough for him to see Lili and Archie via video call. Instead, he wants to make an effort to build a real relationship with the two. His decision to become more involved in this regard was announced shortly after Lili celebrated her third birthday in California. Charles had sent her a card and a gift from Great Britain – he is said to have surprised his granddaughter with a playhouse last year – but as a proud grandfather he would certainly have preferred to be there in person.
Charles is thinking about traveling to the USA
Therefore, according to the “Mirror”, King Charles is planning to visit his two grandchildren in California in the near future. According to an insider, there have already been talks about the regent traveling to the USA. “Charles has had talks about an official visit to the United States at some point in the future,” said the royal expert. There is “no doubt” that Charles – should it happen – will also schedule time to visit his youngest son and grandchildren. Before that, however, a “mountain of planning” still needs to be done, it was said. During his official trip, Charles will then certainly pay Archie and Lilibet a “discreet private visit” at home in Montecito. “He really wants to see them and hates the idea that Archie and Lili will not remember him as the warm, friendly grandfather he wants to be,” said the source.
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Meanwhile, rumors were circulating that Prince Harry was already looking for a place to live in England. His wife was recently searched for in vain in Great Britain, but according to royal expert Tom Quinn, even the former actress is now considering moving to Harry’s homeland. But only under one condition: “Meghan has said that she is only willing to return to England if she and Harry have their own home and the security that they both consider important.” This is certainly a great relief for King Charles, who is striving “more than ever” to have a relationship with his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet, as Daily Mail editor and royal expert Rebecca English emphasized.
“Enthusiastic grandpa” for Prince William’s children
King Charles already has a close bond with the children of his eldest son Prince William, 41, and his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, 42. According to sources, he is a “fantastic and enthusiastic grandfather” to Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. His wife Queen Camilla, 76, is also considered to be the driving force behind Charles’ decision to be more present for his grandchildren in California. “The King is absolutely determined to be present in the lives of all of his grandchildren. He values family above all else, and no matter how his relationship with his son develops, he would never be satisfied with only seeing his grandchildren on occasional video calls,” it says.
Sources used: mirror.co.uk, dailymail.co.uk