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Key detail in Prince Harry's Sandringham offer that suggests he would snub King's invite

Prince Harry is reportedly keen to spend time at the Sandringham estate with his children.

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By Lauren Welch, Royal Reporter based in London

The King pictured with Prince Harry in 2022

The King pictured with Prince Harry in 2022 (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry appears to suggest that he would not fully accept an invite to spend time at the Sandringham estate with one key detail in his offer to travel to the UK. The 41-year-old is reportedly keen for Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, to enjoy some family time with King Charles in Norfolk this summer.

The Times recently cited that Harry wanted to bring his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children to the UK this year. Following reports that Harry was keen for "family time" in England, it was clarified that the King's youngest son had not requested a Norfolk invite and none was given to him.

Speaking about the claim, journalist Tom Skyes shares that he believes there is a key detail that suggest that Harry could decline an invite even if the King sent an olive branch to welcome the Sussexes to the UK.

Writing for The Royalist, he wrote: "That is what makes the Sandringham angle so interesting. On the surface, it looks like an answer to that criticism - Harry signalling he is willing to come to royal territory.

"But the detail suggests otherwise. It does not say he would automatically accept such an offer under current arrangements."

Noting that Harry may not accept a possible invite, he added that it could be that the royal wants a "security triggered invitation".

He added: "It suggests he would consider it but that actually he just wants the kind of security triggered by a formal royal invitation - and possibly more."

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Harry is reportedly keen on bringing his wife and children to the UK (Image: GETTY)

Harry has previously stated that he feels it is "unsafe" for his family to visit the UK without appropriate security measures in place.

Meghan has not vsited the UK since September 2022, whilst his children last travelled to his home country for the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.

According to royal author Robert Jobson, Harry's children should be given the opportunity to see their royal relatives - especially theit paternal grandfather.

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