United Kingdom, July 13 -- Aides for King Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex held secret talks in London last week.

Charles, 76, has had a strained relationship with his son Prince Harry, 40, and daughter -in-law Duchess Meghan, 43, ever since they quit as senior royals in 2020, moved to California and gave a number of explosive interviews about their time in the Royal Family.

However, last week, senior aides from both sides met for what was said to be the first step in a "rapprochement process" to restore the fractured relationship.

A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years. There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There...