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Prince Charles is enjoying a “very emotional” first meeting with Lilibet

The Prince of Wales enjoyed a “very emotional” first meeting with his granddaughter Lilibet, a senior royal aide revealed.

Both Prince Charles, 73, and the Duchess of Cornwall, 74, were reportedly “absolutely excited” to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children earlier this month as they traveled from California for the platinum anniversary celebrations. the queen.

This comes after the Duke of Sussex described feeling disappointed with his father, revealing that he had stopped taking his calls at one point.

The Sussex family left the monarchy in crisis after using an interview with Oprah Winfrey to accuse an unnamed king of being racist about their son Archie before he was born. They also accused the wider institution of not helping Megan when she had suicidal thoughts.

But a high-ranking royal source said it was “wonderful” for the Sussex to return to the United Kingdom.

“It was fantastic to see them. It was wonderful to bring them back to the UK, “the source said.

“The prince, of course, hasn’t seen his grandson Archie in a while, so it was very, very, very special to spend some time with him.

“He hadn’t met Lily, his granddaughter, so meeting her was a very emotional, very, very wonderful thing.

“What grandparents wouldn’t think a good day is everywhere?”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared at the Jubilee Thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, but sat far away from the Prince of Wales and Cambridge. They also did not participate in other public anniversary celebrations.