As Prince Harry prepares for his return to the UK, speculation mounts regarding the reception his wife, Meghan Markle, will receive from the royal family.
Experts suggest that the Duchess of Sussex shouldn’t expect a warm welcome when she steps back onto British soil.
With a history of tension and unresolved issues, the dynamics between Meghan and the royals remain complicated.
Prince Harry has made several visits to the UK since stepping down as a working royal.
These trips have included significant events such as the funerals of his beloved grandparents, King Charles’s coronation, and Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.
In contrast, Meghan has been noticeably absent from many of these occasions.
While she attended the 2022 Platinum Jubilee and the late Queen’s funeral, she chose not to participate in the 2023 coronation or the upcoming Invictus Games set for 2024.
Looking ahead, sources indicate that Meghan is expected to make a notable return to England in 2027 for the Invictus Games in Birmingham.
However, experts are skeptical about her belief that her sporadic visits might help mend fences with the royal family.
Royal watchers anticipate that Meghan will join Harry at the Games, continuing a tradition that began when they first got together.
Yet, the absence of their children, Archie and Lilibet, during this visit raises further questions about the family dynamics at play.
Royal expert Christopher Anderson weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Meghan will likely make a brief appearance at the Invictus Games but won’t bring her children along.
This decision could highlight the ongoing rift between her and the royal family, as many believe her presence alone may not be enough to bridge the gap.
Hilary Fordwich, another royal commentator, is even more pessimistic about the possibility of reconciliation.
She argues that the relationship between Meghan and her in-laws remains strained and unlikely to improve.
The fallout from Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” where he described Meghan in less than flattering terms, has left a lasting impression on the royal family’s view of her.
Despite the passage of time since those revelations, no efforts have been made to repair the relationship.
The absence of any outreach from either side only underscores the deep-seated issues that continue to fester.
As the years go by, it seems that the royal family’s opinion of Meghan has remained steadfast, leaving little room for hope of reconciliation.
Meghan’s last visit to the UK as a member of the royal family was just before Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, a time marked by palpable tension.
According to Rebecca English, editor of the Daily Mail, there were clear signs of friction between Meghan and senior royals during that visit.