The royal family is planning a big reunion at Balmoral

In mid-August, the King Charles III and the Queen Camilla intend to continue Queen Elizabeth’s long-standing tradition of hosting her family at Balmoral Estate for the summer holidays, and most family members are expected to travel north to the castle where the late Queen spent her final days. According to Daily Mailil Prince William, Princess Kate, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince Edward, Duchess Sophie and even the Prince Andrew. The tabloid notes that the guest list includes all of the late queen’s grandchildren, with the exception of the prince Harry and of his wife Meghan Markle, who have an “open invitation” but who, as usual, seem to have chosen not to participate in the trip.

“It’s been a visibly difficult year for the Sussexes,” he told al Mail a source close to the family , adding that Harry and Carlo are still not on good terms. That said, the royals would be optimistic that Meghan and Harry have turned their attention to what’s to come instead of looking to the past: “If true, this can only be good and may offer a shred of hope that in the future the personal relationships can be rebuilt”.

Another source told the Mail that the relationship between William and Harry still seems tense, but for William the topic is off-limits: “You can read in the room where things are [tra loro]“said the source, “It’s sad, but it is what it is. This is a family as well as an institution.”

There estate family home in the northern tip of Scotland became famous for outdoor activities that proved scary to outsiders, such as The Crown but the trip north is also a chance for the family to relax and get together, hosting barbecues and hiking. The late queen was even known to host a sleepover at the castle for her great-grandchildren during her final years.

So far it is unclear how the new king intends to shake up the estate, but the Mail reports it’s maintaining some traditional events, including the Ghillies Ball, an end-of-summer party where royalty dress up in tartan and celebrate with their staff. According to a local source, there are hopes that she may also be grilling for one of the famous barbecues: “Nothing can get stuck in time forever, but Balmoral wouldn’t be the same without its barbecues,” said the source. Mail. “It’s one of many things that will be the same, but different, with the new boss.”