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Harry and Meghan spent an intimate weekend with Harry's dad Prince Charles at the Castle of Mey, on the northern coast of Scotland, enjoying the spectacular Scottish Coast, sources told ABC News. The castle was purchased by the Queen Mother in 1952. Charles and Camilla usually spend time there each summer in early August.

Meghan has become particularly close to her new father-in-law, who walked her down the aisle, and was intimately involved in the preparations for their wedding. Charles and Camilla have both reportedly also been a great source of comfort to her during the drama with her father.

\"Meghan and Charles enjoy a very warm and loving relationship,\" Scobie said. \"He’s obviously been there for her throughout all of the last few months including of course the difficulties with her father.\"

The couple are expected to head back to Scotland over the next few weeks to visit the Queen at Balmoral before a busy fall filled with official royal engagements.

The trip to the Scottish Highlands is a royal rite of passage and Harry and Meghan may enjoy time with Prince William and Princess Kate, who are also expected to take their annual summer visit to Balmoral with their kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

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PHOTO: Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle leave the wedding of Charlie Van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks in Frensham ,U.K., Aug. 4, 2018.
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