In a twist of royal dynamics, the Duke of Sussex seems to have his hands full, leaving little room for a trip back to England to reconnect with his family.

While he expresses a desire to reunite with his father and celebrate a birthday, it appears that the Duchess is less enthusiastic about making the journey across the pond.

According to sources, her reluctance stems from past experiences that left her feeling unwelcome in the very land she once called home.

An insider shared insights with Closer magazine, revealing that the Duke is keen on returning to the UK to spend quality time with his dad, the King, and catch up with old friends.

Additionally, he hopes to visit his aunt, Princess Anne.

However, the Duchess has made it clear that her priorities lie elsewhere.

She respects her husband’s need to return but has no intention of joining him.

This year has been particularly busy for the Duchess, who has launched several projects that keep her occupied.

From her American Riviera Orchard brand to a variety of Netflix series and a podcast with Lemonada Media, she certainly has her plate full.

With a new cooking show in the works and the demands of parenting, the last thing she wants is the added stress of a UK visit.

The thought of returning to Britain brings back memories of public scrutiny and negative attention, which the Duchess finds painful.

For her, the prospect of being heckled again is a significant deterrent.

It’s understandable that she would prefer to focus on her burgeoning career and family life rather than face potential backlash.

Interestingly, reports indicate that the Sussexes have not received an official invitation to the Royal Family’s gathering in Balmoral this August.

An insider previously confirmed this to Express UK, suggesting that the Duke may choose to visit his father after the rest of the family has departed.

This would allow him to avoid any uncomfortable encounters, particularly with the Prince of Wales.

The King hopes for a joyful family reunion, where they can unwind and share good times together for over a week.

However, it seems the Sussexes will be absent from this family affair.

Instead, they might arrange to meet the King at a later date, once the Queen and other royal members have left.

One motivating factor for the Duke’s potential visit could be the King’s desire to strengthen his bond with his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

An insider noted that the King is eager to spend more quality time with them, which might encourage the Duke to make the trip.

Given the current circumstances, it seems unlikely that the Sussexes will embark on a solo journey to England before the summer wraps up.