Despite Royal rift, King Charles includes Harry, Meghan Markle and their kids in his funeral plans: Palace insiders

Just when you thought the royal rift between King Charles and his youngest son Prince Harry was too wide to bridge, buzz is that the King is reportedly plotting a major olive branch— by drafting Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children Archie and Lilibet into his own state funeral plans.

Yes, you read that right. Insiders say that despite whispers of incurable cancer, the King’s focus isn’t on his health drama but on a final, unifying family statement.Sources tell The Telegraph that King Charles has quietly insisted the Sussex-- read Harry, Meghan-- play “prominent roles” at Westminster Abbey, even joining the family vigil at Westminster Hall during his lying-in-state. Archie (6) and Lilibet (3) aren’t being left out either— they’re slated for carefully choreographed spots at the Abbey service and the committal at St.

George’s Chapel in Windsor. Meanwhile, Prince William is set to stroll alongside Harry in official London processions— a symbolic nod to healing brotherly bonds between the estranged brothers. Despite past tensions— Harry’s tell-all interviews and the Palace’s radio silence— these plans reveal Charles’s hope for genuine reconciliation with Harry.

Sources also shared that Charles is tweaking Operation London Bridge (the name of the plan which will be executed upon his death) with eco-friendly twists.

Think sustainable floral tributes and low-carbon ceremonial touches— keeping his trademark environmental passion alive even in protocol.Behind closed doors, Charles is rumoured to dream of forging a fresh bond with his second son and doting on his California grandkids. By looping the Sussexes into behind-the-scenes briefings, rehearsals, and public ceremonies, he’s making sure his “last great public act” cements family unity— no palace drama allowed.Of course, Harry’s insistence on rock-solid security for Meghan and the kids could throw a curveball, but palace aides say those details are already ironed out. After all, Charles wouldn’t want anything to spoil his final curtain call— or the gossip it sparks in every corner of the kingdom.Stay tuned: This reconciliation could be a major plot twist in the British royal family, yet!

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