I’m a royal expert & King Charles offered Harry & Meg an olive branch in his address – he wants them back in the fold

KING Charles offered an olive branch to Harry and Meghan with his warm words to the couple during his address to the nation, according to a royal biographer.

The new monarch spoke to the country for the first time as King tonight as he discussed a number of issues.

The King, 73, spoke of both of his children in the address, saying he wished to “express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas”.

The Sussexes' decision to step back as senior royals and move to the US caused a rift in the Firm - but a royal expert says Charles' comments showed he was trying to heal old wounds.

Royal expert Nigel Cawthorne said the words showed he wanted the couple back "in the fold".

He told The Sun: "That was rather interesting. [King Charles] is obviously trying to paper over the cracks there and try and draw them back into the fold.

"And when you think about it, Harry and Meghan may be getting a Netflix contract in the US, but they've played their trump card of being royal.

"In 20 or 30 years times how will they make their money? If they come back that's a job for life. 

"It was an olive branch. I think he wants them back in the fold.

"Because he won't be able to visit them and his grandchildren in California without palaver."

King Charles also paid tribute to his "beloved mama" in his address and pledged his duty to a life of service.

He also revealed a name change for Prince William and Kate Middleton following the Queen's death.

The Queen died yesterday aged 96 after 70 years on the throne.

Harry was among Royals racing to Balmoral on Thursday after it emerged that the Queen's health was worsening.

But the Duke of Sussex tragically arrived too late to see his grandmother one final time.

But he sadly arrived at Balmoral at 8pm - an hour-and-a-half after Buckingham Palace announced his grandmother the Queen has passed away.

Charles stepped foot on English soil today for the first time as King after flying back from Balmoral.

There were cheers of "God save the King" as he arrived at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.

He shook hands with well-wishers as he begun his first day as the nation's monarch after a 70-year wait for the throne.

One over-eager supporter even gave the King a kiss on the cheek in a breach of protocol.

He then poignantly visited the sea of flowers left for his mum and paused for a moment of silent reflection.

The King then entered Buckingham Palace with Queen Consort Camilla.

The nation has now entered a period of mourning that will be observed from today until seven days after the Queen's funeral.

A series of 96-round gun salutes commemorating each year of the Queen's incredible life sounded across the UK at 1pm.

Leaders from across the world have been paying tribute to the long-serving monarch, while others have been reflecting on her most joyful moments.