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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issued stern warning over key meeting during UK v

Express Published Jul 1, 2026 Reviewed Jul 4, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors
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Former royal butler Grant Harrold warned that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could jeopardise future relations with King Charles if they leak details of a private meeting with him.
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Prince Harry last met his father King Charles in September, while Meghan Markle and their children have not seen the monarch since 2022.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been issued a warning about one thing they should not do on their upcoming UK trip. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit the UK next week to carry out public and private engagements.

It was originally confirmed they would be bringing their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, with them; however, Harry being rejected for taxpayer-funded security means that may change. Regardless of the outcome, a former royal butler has said that the couple will need to make sure they handle this UK trip carefully, especially if they meet with Harry’s father, King Charles. This will mean avoiding one thing.

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Speaking to The Daily Express on behalf of AceOdds, former royal butler Grant Harrold said that Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, will need to avoid sharing any details of their potential meeting with the monarch.

This is because the meeting will be held in private with the intention of staying private, if it goes ahead.

If the couple therefore leak information about what happened and what was said, they could “jeopardise future relations”, Grant warns.

He said: “I think the meeting will be private, but I imagine details will be leaked like the last time Harry and the King met.”

Grant - who worked for King Charles when he was a prince between 2004 and 2011 - added: “If they do meet, it will be crucial that Meghan and Harry keep details of the meeting private. If they don’t, it could jeopardise future relations.

While Harry last met his father in September, Meghan and the couple’s children have not seen the monarch since 2022, when the monarch last visited the UK.

It is believed Harry is trying to find a safe way for his children to come to the UK this July following the news that the family-of-four will not get UK taxpayer-funded security.

This is because the prince reportedly really wants his children to meet with the King.

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