King Charles reportedly had a phone conversation with Prince Harry advising him not to bring Meghan Markle to the Queen’s deathbed at Balmoral Castle.

The 73-year-old former prince, who became King Charles III immediately following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday afternoon, is said to have discovered initial plans for the Sussexes to travel to Scotland together through the media.

Before the Queen’s death, Buckingham Palace released a statement about the Queen’s declining health. Shortly after, a spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that the pair would be “travelling to Scotland” together.

The Daily Mail reported that the decision “was news for the Palace and was not well-received”.

Royal author Rebecca English claimed: “Frankly, many behind the royal walls are in disbelief.”

Hours later, about 90 minutes after news of the Queen’s death, Harry was pictured arriving alone at the Scottish estate, and it is now revealed that a phone call with Charles appears to have sparked a change of plans.

A source told The Sun: “Charles told Harry it was not right or appropriate for Meghan to be at Balmoral at such a sad time.

“It was pointed out to him that Kate was not going and that the numbers really should be limited to the closest family. Charles made it very, very clear that Meghan would not be welcome.”

Kate, 40, stayed in Windsor to look after her three children, while Prince William, 40, rushed to Balmoral to be with her grandmother. He was pictured arriving at the castle with Prince Andrew, 62, Prince Edward, 58, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, yesterday afternoon.

Only Charles and his sister, Princess Anne, 72, were reportedly with the Queen before her death.

Meanwhile, Harry, 37, left Balmoral last night to return to Windsor to reunite with his wife Meghan, 41.

Harry was seen holding his arm after Harry offered his condolences as he boarded a plane leaving Scotland.

Photos show Harry looking blankly, hands over his mouth and missing the chance to say goodbye to his beloved “grandma” as he returned to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor yesterday.

The Sussexes are expected to remain in the UK until the Queen’s funeral.

The US-based couple has been in Europe for a week for a series of charity events.

They were due to attend the WellChild Awards in London on Thursday night, but were canceled immediately after hearing of the Queen’s declining health.

Elsewhere, Prince William returned to Windsor alone, hinting at long-confirmed reports of a rift between the once-close brothers.

The Sun reports that the pair are not yet together despite living at their home near Windsor.

In his landmark telecast, King Charles III specifically mentioned Harry and Meghan as he paid tribute to his “mum”.

“I express my love for Prince Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas,” Charles said.

There has been no official word from either Cambridge or the Sussex camp following the Queen’s death.

For the first time since news of the Queen’s death, Kate was spotted running at school on Friday afternoon.

Meanwhile, Meghan, who is understood to be at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, is nowhere to be seen.

The Duchess has canceled a TV appearance scheduled for September 20 on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in New York and postponed the release of her “Prototype” podcast on Tuesday, in which she talks bluntly about the royal family. Life.