Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children could appear in Great Britain as early as next month. Although King Karol III. is open to meeting his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, there are concerns that the Sussexes could use such talks to promote their commercial brand.
King Charles III. she is “eager to reconcile” with Prince Harry and will find time to meet him, Meghan and their children if they do come to Britain next month, experts say. However, the monarch insists that the meeting be held privately at one of the royal residences.
Not all members of the royal family share Charles’ enthusiasm. Queen Camilla may find a reason not to attend the meeting, while Prince William and Princess Kate reportedly “have no desire to be in the same room with Harry and Meghan”. Palace advisers fear that the Sussexes may use the visit as an opportunity for another media “reboot” of their image. There were reports that a film crew working with Netflix could accompany them during the trip. Royal biographer Phil Dampier noted that cynics would say that Harry and Meghan feel their stardom is fading in the US and need a dose of royal magic.
Charles III. he wants to see his grandchildren
The visit is set to coincide with the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games for Wounded Soldiers, which will take place in Birmingham. Dampier believes that Karol is ready for reconciliation. “The king wants to reconcile with his son and wants to see his grandchildren. I think he will try to avoid a public meeting during this visit because it would turn into a media circus, but a private meeting is very likely.” said the expert.
Camilla’s attitude can be completely different. “I wouldn’t be surprised if she had some family responsibilities and was avoiding the Sussexes. She was portrayed very poorly in Harry’s book,” he added. He also noted that “there is currently no possibility of Harry meeting William and Catherine”.
Importantly, Harry’s statements about his desire for reconciliation may have a practical dimension. “In recent months, he has clearly indicated that he wants a reconciliation with the family. Only he knows how sincere that is. His goal may be to convince Karol to participate in next year’s Invictus Games as a guest of honor,” added Dampier.
At the same time, he drew attention to security issues. “No one knows what safeguards have been agreed ahead of Harry and Meghan’s visit next month. However, the fact that Meghan will come with the children suggests that they have received certain guarantees.” he said. It is possible that in the future protection will be assigned individually for specific visits. “I don’t think taxpayers want to fund their protection continuously, so it would be a compromise,” the expert added.
The palace still does not trust the Sussexes
Royal commentator Richard Palmer argues that The palace is concerned about Meghan and Harry’s motives for wanting to reconnect with the royal family. The advisors wonder if they can be trusted, given all the secrets they’ve uncovered since megxit. “There is still considerable mistrust within the royal family. They fear that any meeting the Sussexes have with the monarch could be used to promote their commercial brand,” he said.
At the same time, he emphasized that the most important thing for Karol is the relationship with his grandchildren. “If Archie and Lilibet do come, it greatly increases the likelihood that the Sussexes will spend time with the king. It could be the beginning of a reconciliation of the family conflict and an attempt to restore relations,” he assessed. However, the expert pointed out that complete reconciliation may be difficult. “Maybe it will never be the same again, but families can learn to live on and find a compromise after such deep conflicts. Queen Camilla and the Prince with the Princess of Wales may be more cautious. It will take time to gain their trust, but it could be the start of something new.” concluded.
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