Harry and Meghan urged to end Archie and Lilibet's 'sad' divide from William and King Charles

Bond said: "It can only be good for the children to mix with at least some of their royal cousins.

"How curious and sad it will be for Archie and Lilibet if they grow up knowing they are part of one of the most famous families in the world.

Archie and Lilibet have spent very little time in the UK, despite being sixth and seventh in line to the throne and have not spent much time with their royal cousins.

Prince Harry is not thought to be on speaking terms with his brother, Prince William, or his father, King Charles, since he stepped back from royal duties and moved to California in January 2020.

Bond praised the idea that the royal children would strengthen their connection with Harry's side of the family.

She added: "They are estranged from almost all of them. To know that their grandfather and uncle were both Kings, and they didn't know them."

She told OK!: "The Portugal house does suggest that Harry and Meghan want the children to experience European culture, and get to know Eugenie's kids.

"Perhaps we shall finally see some pictures of the Sussex brood, playing with their cousins.

"It may well be that with Donald Trump back in the White House, Harry and Meghan might spend more time in their Portugal house, at least in the school holidays.

"By now, they must be steeped in the Californian way of life and sound like proper little Americans."

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The California-based couple recently bought a new home in Portugal, close to Princess Eugenie and her Husband Jack Brooksbank.

Princess Eugenie, 34, and her two sons, August, three, and Ernest, one, split their time between London and Portugal and have lived there for several years.

Eugenie and Harry have always had a close bond, with the Princess of York being the first member of the Royal Family to be introduced to Meghan by Harry after they started dating.

The Sussexes have publicly criticised members of the Royal Family, signing multimillion-pound contracts with Spotify and Netflix to speak about the institution.