King Charles Rules Out California Stop During U.S. Visit, Meaning No Reunion With Harry & Meghan
King Charles III will not travel to California during his upcoming visit to the United States, effectively ruling out any possibility of an in-person meeting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. According to People, palace sources confirmed the King’s itinerary is expected to focus entirely on East Coast engagements, leaving no time for a detour to Montecito.
The report notes that Charles is set to participate in a series of diplomatic and environmental events, including meetings with political leaders, philanthropists and international climate organizations. While Buckingham Palace has not formally released the full schedule, the absence of California has already sparked discussion among royal analysts who view the decision as a sign of the continued personal and logistical distance between the monarch and his younger son.
The Sussexes have lived in Montecito since 2020, and the relationship between Harry and the Royal Family has remained strained following the release of his memoir Spare and several high-profile media projects. Sources told People that “schedules simply do not align,” though many observers interpret the omission as part of a broader shift in the monarchy’s public-facing priorities.
Charles’ decision reflects the reality of a family divided across continents. For royal watchers, the question isn’t just why the stop isn’t happening—it’s when or whether a reconciliation might ever take place. With the King’s U.S. visit approaching, all signs suggest this will not be the moment.
