Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle abandoned their royal duties in March 2020, the rift between King Charles and Prince Harry deepened. When Prince Harry announced he and Meghan Markle would bring their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to the United Kingdom for a visit in June 2026, things appeared to be improving for the royal family. King Charles even offered to let Prince Harry and his family stay at Buckingham Palace. The prince reportedly accepted his father’s invitation, and just as quickly as he offered the accommodations, it appears King Charles took the offer off the table. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily) Prince Harry Evidently Accepted King Charles’ Invitation Too Late Page Six reported that King Charles set a July 3, 2026, deadline for Prince Harry to accept his invitation, and that he missed it. Even though he ultimately accepted the invitation, it was too late for his father. It’s unclear where he’s staying. “If they wanted him to stay there, they would find him a room even if he arrived in the middle of the night, let’s face it,” an insider told Page Six. In a statement to Page Six, a spokesperson for Prince Harry claimed he had a solid reason for missing King Charles’ deadline. “I am aware of multiple briefings from Buckingham Palace last week suggesting that the duke had not accepted the offer of accommodation at a Royal Residence,” the spokesperson said. “Following [the Royal and VIP Executive Committee’s] decision not to provide security for his family, the duke spent last week making alternative security arrangements. Once those arrangements were in place, he was able to formally accept the offer of accommodation for himself over the weekend.” An aide told The Sun, King Charles “snapped.” “The king’s patience snapped. He wants to be a loving father and grandfather, but that was being tested beyond endurance. He is not willing to be pushed around, nor to indulge a constant state of chaos,” the insider said. This story’s featured image is by Aaron Chown – WPA Pool/Getty Images