Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reject Prince Charles’ UK offer

Prince Charles extended a surprise offer to the couple before they touched down in the UK over the weekend – and was reportedly turned down.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle rejected an invitation to stay at Prince Charles’ home during their stay in the UK, it’s been revealed.

According to The Mirror, Charles extended an offer to his estranged son and his wife, despite recent comments from the Duchess of Sussex that their relationship was “lost”.

“Harry said to me, ‘I lost my dad in this process,’” Meghan said in an interview with The Cut.

“It doesn’t have to be the same for them as it was for me, but that’s his decision.”

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Meghan and Harry are now back in the UK (pictured here during their last visit in June). Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images

Despite the revelation, a palace source told The Mirror that Charles was still keen to extend an olive branch to the pair during their UK visit.

“He [Charles] hasn’t wavered, despite the attacks which seem to be coming with increased vigour,” the insider said.

“The Prince of Wales reiterated his invitation for Harry and Meghan, and the whole family if they wished, to come and stay with him this summer while he is at his home on the Balmoral estate. He [Charles] thought it might be a good opportunity for everyone to take stock and relax, but the invitation was declined, as it has been before. Nevertheless it remains.”

Prince Charles extended an open invitation to his son and his wife. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The couple are currently in England, having arrived over the weekend, and are staying at Frogmore Cottage as they undertake two charity engagements.

On Thursday, Harry and Meghan will head to Germany to celebrate the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games.

Their visit marks their first time back in the UK since returning for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.