Prince Harry could join King Charles at Balmoral Castle in late August after the rest of the Firm has departed the Scottish estate, a source has claimed.

The source said: “Harry and Meghan will not be joining the rest of the Royal Family in August. The King is keen for it to be a happy family occasion which will see members of the Royal Family come together for just over a week to discuss plans for the future and to unwind.”

The Royal Family will make their way to Balmoral after the castle closes down to the public on August 4 followed by the outer grounds closing on August 11.

Speaking of a possibility that Harry could meet the King after the other family members leave, the source added: “Mid-August has been pencilled in for the main arrivals while some members of the family could join a shooting event on August 12. The Sussexes will not be part of that meeting but Harry may join the King at a later date when the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family have left. However, it’s highly unlikely given the current tensions.”