Despite the growing hope that relations between the estranged brothers Prince Harry and Prince William are slowly thawing, royal experts say it is highly unlikely that Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, will meet their cousins Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8, during the Sussexes’ upcoming trip to the UK next month.

Royal commentator Amanda Matta told Page Six there is “no indication” that a cousin reunion is on the cards.

“Even if relations are gradually improving, the Wales household likely has a full schedule already in place for the summer,” Matta explained. “Any reunion involving the cousins would require tons of planning and goodwill from all parties involved.”

The tensions between the two brothers and their wives remain the biggest obstacle, according to Matta, especially if the Princess of Wales were to be involved in any potential plans.

Fellow royal reporter Emily Nash echoed this view, telling Page Six it is “far too soon” to expect the cousins to spend time together.

“You never know — if it was part of a wider family gathering, it’s possible they could be at the same place at the same time,” Nash said. “But given the very fractious nature of the relationship between William and Harry, I don’t see them rushing to spend time together just because Harry’s back in the UK.”

The Sussexes are expected to bring Archie and Lilibet with them on their visit — the children’s first trip to Britain since 2022. The primary purpose of the journey appears to be giving the children an opportunity to spend time with their grandfather, King Charles III.

Both Matta and Nash agree that King Charles is likely focused on his own private time with Harry and his grandchildren rather than attempting to orchestrate a larger family reconciliation.

“I think he is probably just focused on his own moment of spending time with the son he hasn’t seen for a long time,” Nash said, “especially potentially meeting his grandchildren. I’m sure that’s his primary focus right now.”

The relationship between the two brothers remains deeply strained. Harry’s explosive interviews and his bestselling 2023 memoir Spare, in which he made damaging claims about William and other family members, caused a serious rift that has yet to fully heal. Sources say William remains protective of his wife, Kate, who was also criticized in Harry’s book and subsequent media appearances.

Nash believes that while both princes likely want their children to eventually form bonds as cousins, the core relationship between the brothers must be repaired first.

“Fundamentally, you have two brothers here who were not speaking to one another,” she explained. “That is the key relationship that needs to be resolved before anything else can happen.”

In any normal family, cousins growing up together would be the natural expectation. However, the unique pressures of royal life, combined with years of public accusations and private hurt, have made even simple family gatherings incredibly complicated.

Harry and Meghan’s last visit to the UK with their children was for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022. Meghan has not returned to Britain since attending the late Queen’s funeral in September 2022.

Page Six previously confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will bring Archie and Lilibet on this trip. An insider also claimed King Charles extended an olive branch by offering the family accommodation at a royal residence and assistance with security arrangements.

While the focus remains on Harry’s efforts to rebuild his relationship with his father, the dream of the royal grandchildren forming close bonds appears to remain on hold for now.

For the time being, busy schedules, lingering tensions, and the sheer complexity of royal logistics make a heartwarming cousin reunion during this visit highly improbable.