The ongoing saga involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continues to unfold, with the latest chapter playing out at Althorp, the historic estate of the Spencer family.

Recent revelations indicate that Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, has made it abundantly clear that Harry is not welcome to make Althorp his home.

Despite Harry’s efforts to mend fences with his maternal relatives, the rift between him and the British royal family appears to be deepening, forcing him to seek solace among the Spencers—though not without complications.

Harry’s recent visit to Althorp coincided with the memorial service for his uncle, Lord Robert Fellows, who was married to Lady Jane Spencer, the elder sister of Princess Diana.

While the gathering initially seemed like a simple family reunion, insiders suggest that Harry may have been testing the waters to see if he could establish a more permanent presence at the estate.

After being asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage earlier this year, one can’t help but wonder if Harry was looking for a new sanctuary.

Newsweek’s podcast hinted that Althorp could serve as a refuge for Harry, away from the relentless scrutiny of royal life.

The estate holds a special significance for him, as it was not only his mother’s childhood home but also her final resting place—a serene escape from the pressures that come with being part of the royal family.

However, it seems that Viscount Althorp is not inclined to accommodate his cousin’s desires for a long-term stay.

Louis Spencer, the heir to Althorp, is acutely aware of the importance of his family’s estate and is determined to protect it from unwanted attention.

Allowing Harry and Meghan to use Althorp as a base would undoubtedly attract a new level of media scrutiny, something Louis, who has largely remained out of the spotlight, likely wants to avoid.

The prospect of Harry using the estate to maintain relevance seems to be more than Louis is willing to accept.

Interestingly, Harry’s relationship with Althorp isn’t as straightforward as it may appear.

His mother, Princess Diana, faced her own challenges with the estate.

Paul Burrell, Diana’s former butler, revealed that her brother, Charles Spencer, had declined her request to live at Althorp, citing concerns about family privacy.

Instead, he offered her a smaller residence, which hardly conveyed the familial support one might expect.

Fast forward to the present, and it seems history is repeating itself.

Just as Charles Spencer kept Diana at a distance, Louis Spencer appears to be following suit with Harry.

While Harry may hope to forge stronger ties with the Spencer family, it’s clear that Viscount Althorp is not prepared to welcome him with open arms.

Rumors are circulating that Harry could be offered Wyrmlayton, an older Spencer property located far from the grandeur of Althorp.

With its outdated security measures and remote setting, Wyrmlayton hardly seems suitable for a former royal and his family.

Yet, it may be viewed as a strategic move by the Spencers to keep Harry at arm’s length.

Some speculate that Charles Spencer may be leveraging his connection with Harry in his ongoing feud with the British royal family.

By aligning himself with Harry, he could portray himself as the supportive uncle while simultaneously capitalizing on public interest in Princess Diana’s legacy.

However, the idea that Harry will ever be truly embraced by the Spencer family, let alone granted a permanent residence at Althorp, seems improbable.

As the drama unfolds, it becomes increasingly evident that the complexities of family dynamics are at play.