King Charles made a special gesture to his estranged son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle ahead of their annual celebrations at Sandringham.
The Sussexes, who did not receive an invitation to the annual gathering, have just released their Christmas card, which features a rare glimpse of their two children, five-year-old Prince Archie and three-year-old Princess Lilybet.
Charles, known as a doting grandfather to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s children, is reportedly keen to build a better relationship with Archie and Lilybet. Charles seems to have sent a message of his own to Sussex.
The monarch has a special place for his Gloucestershire home, Highgrove House, where he spends his time. The residence, which is partially open to the public, was noted for a rare appearance by Prince Harry and Meghan despite their ongoing feud.
A photo of Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding is placed on the seating area in front of the Highgrove. A photo of the King with his two sons in military uniform is also placed alongside a coronation photo of Charles and Camilla.
The display was revealed in a video taken by blogger Lydia Mullen, who was attending an event at the royal residence. The fact that the photos are still kept in King Charles’ private home suggests that the monarch still holds a special place for them.
The update came as Prince Andrew made a surprise exit from the royal residence after a key conversation with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson during his ongoing spying scandal.
Andrew’s years-long affair with an undercover Chinese spy is revealed, exposing the royal family to a new set of challenges, including a national security threat.
King Charles reportedly contacted Fergie to convince Andrew to withdraw from upcoming palace events until further notice.