5 Ways King Charles Made It Clear Harry and Meghan Aren't Welcome in the UK

King Charles is undoing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's $3.2 million renovations at Frogmore Cottage, with plans to restore the property to its original state as of May 2026. This includes removing bespoke fixtures like a luxury kitchen and a $67K copper bathtub, and splitting the property back into two semi-detached homes. The Crown Estate's actions symbolize a definitive end to the Sussex era, preparing the home for new occupants, potentially Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following the couple’s eviction in 2023. The renovations are seen as a significant step to erase the couple's presence at the cottage, originally gifted to them by Queen Elizabeth II in 2018.

Markle poignantly included a tribute to King Charles when she posted a series of never-before-seen images from her 2018 royal wedding to Prince Harry. Royal family fans believed it was a subtle olive branch to the monarch who walked her down the aisle on the special day. However, there was no response to this from the palace. The royal family ignored the Sussexes on their 8th wedding anniversary. This move clearly indicated that the couple has long been forgotten.

It has been reported that King Charles has allegedly symbolically removed Harry and Meghan's wedding photograph from display at Highgrove, signaling that things aren't getting better. This deliberate action reflects the King's distancing amid tensions following the couple's exit from the royal family, coinciding with their continued public criticism.

King Charles III has not publicly backed Prince Harry's legal challenges regarding UK security, as such decisions are governed by independent bodies, specifically the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC), under the Home Office. Harry's status as a non-working royal since 2020 disqualifies him from automatic taxpayer-funded protection, a position confirmed by the courts in 2025. The tense relationship between the King and Harry, compounded by Harry's criticisms of the Royal Household, further complicates matters.

In January 2020, Queen Elizabeth II announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would step back from royal duties and cease using HRH titles while stopping public funding. They retained their titles but agreed to separate their business ventures from the monarchy. By August 2023, the royal family's website removed HRH references from Harry and Meghan's profiles, reflecting the accession of King Charles III and following Queen Elizabeth II's death, with updated biographies listed without HRH.

King Charles has overlooked significant milestones in his grandchildren's lives. He didn't acknowledge Archie's fifth birthday in 2024 and Lilibet's second birthday in 2023. Reports indicate that the Sussex children were not invited to Queen Elizabeth's final summer retreat in 2022 and missed King Charles's Coronation, unlike the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Additionally, the King has stated a desire for more than a "FaceTime relationship" with his grandchildren, yet his visits to California have not occurred, resulting in claims that he "hardly knows" them.