According to friends, Prince Harry is eager for King Charles to visit his and Meghan’s home in Montecito in 2026 to meet their grandchildren.

In April, Charles and Prince William are expected to visit the U.S. separately as part of efforts to rejuvenate a significant trade agreement that was stalled by former President Donald Trump.

The Duke of Sussex is hopeful that the King will carve out some time from his hectic schedule to connect with Archie, aged six, and Lilibet, aged four, as reported by The Sun.

It is believed that Charles has not seen the young grandchildren since the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II in June 2022.

Harry’s ongoing dispute over the loss of taxpayer-funded police protection during his UK visits has deterred him from traveling with his children.

Additionally, King Charles’s health issues, including a battle with cancer, have made a reciprocal visit unlikely.

However, last month the monarch revealed in an unprecedented video message that his cancer treatment would be significantly scaled back in the New Year. 

His Majesty previously shared that he had been diagnosed with the disease in February 2024 after being admitted to hospital for an enlarged prostate.

Prince Harry is reportedly hoping King Charles will take time out of his busy schedule to spend time with Archie, six, and Lilibet, four, when he visits the US later this year (pictured in a holiday photo shared by Meghan)

The Duke of Sussex, pictured in London in April, has reportedly won the right to a Home Office review of his police protection when visiting the UK – with sources now suggesting the reinstating of his personal security detail is ‘nailed on’

King Charles leaves after attending the Sunday morning church service at St Mary Magdalene church in Sandringham, Norfolk on January 4, 2026

But since his diagnosis 22 months ago, he has had a major boost in his battle with cancer, describing it as a ‘personal blessing’ – and enhancing the possibility of a reunion with Harry. 

Additionally, it now appears that the Prince has won his fight for his round-the-clock security detail to be restored, according to sources close to the Sussexes.

Prince Harry was furious when the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) removed his 24-hour armed protection in 2020 after he stepped down as a working royal. 

At present Harry is required to inform the Met Police 30 days prior to arriving in the UK, with each visit reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  

However, back in September the Mail on Sunday reported that the Metropolitan Police voluntarily provided personal security to Prince Harry for his visit to London that month.

It is understood that the Met’s decision was made without the involvement of either the Home Office or the Royal Family and was instead based on the highly publicised nature of the event and the fact that many children would be present.

However, a stalker fixated with the Prince was reportedly twice able to pass within feet of him during his visit.

Sources close to the Sussexes told The Mail on Sunday that the reinstatement of armed security has been assured after a fresh risk assessment was carried out for Ravec. 

The restoration of Harry’s round-the-clock armed police protection could encourage him to bring his children Archie, six, and Lilibet, four, (pictured volunteering with their parents during Thanksgiving last month) across the pond to spend some time with their grandfather, King Charles – who has reportedly not seen them since Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022

They said: ‘It’s now a formality. Sources at the Home Office have indicated that security is now nailed on for Harry.’

A ruling in the Duke’s favour, expected to be announced within weeks, may also make it feasible for Harry to bring his grandchildren to the UK. 

The King and his youngest son last met in September 2025 after 19 months with no face-to-face interactions.  

A source said: ‘Harry has made it clear that he would love his dad to come and visit him and the family.

‘He knows that they are strained, but he has mentioned several times a hope that his father can have a relationship with his grandchildren.’

Representatives of the Duke of Sussex have been contacted for comment.