Archie and Lilibet 'will not return to UK for a long time' as Harry's decision 'very upsetting' for King

Harry's wife Meghan Markle also avoided travelling to the UK last year, despite being invited to King Charles's Coronation.

Royal commentator Michael Cole told GB News that King Charles will be upset by the lack of time he has been able to spend with his grandchildren based in California.

The King has reportedly met his granddaughter Princess Lilibet just once.

Cole said: "I think the King feels [hurt] by the fact that he does not see his grandchildren in California.

"It would be quite natural for any man to wish to see his grandchildren.

"I know for a fact that the King is very keen.

"He loves his children, he loves his grandchildren, he loves his godchildren.

"The fact he does not see them [Archie and Lilibet] and that is not his wish, will be very upsetting to him.

"It will be a long time before Prince Harry returns to the country with his children."

It is unclear when Harry and Meghan will next travel to the UK after the Duke of Sussex turned down an invitation to reunite with his family in 2024.

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Harry and Meghan were invited to the Duke of Westminster's wedding which is set to take place during the summer of 2024.

King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Catherine are all expected to attend the event.

However, sources close to the Sussexes claim that the couple turned down the invitation due to fears it would be "too awkward".