Since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped away from royal life in January 2020, their relationship with the royal family has been strained. They moved to Montecito, California, and now live a very different life from when they were in the UK, raising their two kids, Lilibet and Archie.
Shortly after leaving the UK, Meghan and Harry made headlines with their Oprah interview, a Netflix series, and Harry’s book *Spare*. They made serious claims about their experiences with the royal family, which set the tone for the ongoing tension between them and the royals.
Meghan has only returned to the UK a few times since then, but there’s a possibility she might go back in May. This visit could signal the start of a reconciliation between Harry and Meghan and Prince William and Kate Middleton. However, it might be a tough journey. A royal expert says Meghan has two demands, including a “groveling apology,” before she will consider making amends.
Harry and Meghan quickly made waves with their Oprah interview, which deepened the rift between them and the royal family. Prince William and Kate Middleton were prominently mentioned in Harry’s book *Spare*, where Harry shared his difficult experiences as the “spare” in the royal family.
Despite this, Prince William and Kate Middleton have chosen not to publicly respond to Harry’s criticisms. According to Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, Prince William won’t talk to Harry until he receives a sincere apology. Seward said, “William would be upset that Harry has used his visit to see their father as a PR opportunity. William has no interest in speaking to Harry until he apologizes for the years of insults and rudeness aimed at him and the Princess of Wales.”
Seward added that William must be frustrated, feeling that despite years of support for Harry, all Harry seems to care about is his own publicity during a time when their father and his wife are both facing serious health issues.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle both attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, but Meghan didn’t join Harry for King Charles’ coronation last year. Harry went to the ceremony at Westminster Abbey but left soon after to return to the US. Reports suggest the royal family was happy he left quickly.
King Charles is likely the most eager to see his sons make up, not just for his own sake but for their future. Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle were once seen as key figures in the monarchy, but their relationship ended on a sour note.
So, is it possible for the two couples to reconcile? Royal expert Tom Quinn believes it will never happen. He told the Mirror that Meghan felt Kate didn’t support her enough when she was a working royal. Meghan thought they should have bonded because both were seen as “outsiders” who married into the royal family.
“Megan doesn’t feel guilty about Kate because she thinks Kate should have been the one to support her through difficulties,” Quinn said. “Meghan knew Kate was also an outsider, so she couldn’t understand why Kate didn’t back her and instead followed the royal line.”
Harry and Meghan did reach out to Kate to wish her well after her abdominal surgery. However, they reportedly learned about Kate’s cancer through the news.
Some people think Kate Middleton’s health issues might help repair the relationship between her and Meghan Markle. However, Tom Quinn believes their relationship is too damaged to heal. He said, “Kate’s cancer diagnosis has shocked Meghan, but she doesn’t see any way to fix their relationship because it’s become so toxic. Meghan also doesn’t want people to think she’s trying to make amends just because Kate is ill. She still feels that Kate was in the wrong and should apologize first.”
Prince Harry briefly visited the UK after King Charles was diagnosed with cancer. They had a short meeting at Sandringham, but Prince William was not there. The two brothers are not speaking to each other, and even though Harry offered to help the royals with their duties, William would not agree to it.
Harry and Meghan might return to the UK soon, but it’s not related to the royal family. They are expected to attend the Invictus Games anniversary event on May 8, with a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Prince Harry, who started the Invictus Games, will be there, and Meghan is listed as a possible guest.
Sources say that Harry and Meghan are scheduled to attend and make a speech, but it’s still uncertain if Meghan will actually show up. Despite the strained relationships, Tom Quinn notes that surprisingly, Prince William and Kate Middleton are making efforts to mend things.
In another interview, royal expert Tom Quinn said that Prince William and Kate Middleton suggested Harry and Meghan bring their children to the Invictus Games event and try to mend their relationship. However, this suggestion hasn’t made much progress.
According to Express, Meghan was initially planning to go to the UK with Harry in May but is now reconsidering because she’s worried about her children’s safety. A source told OK! Magazine that Meghan doesn’t want to bring Archie and Lilibet with her due to security concerns.
The source added that Harry has asked Meghan to rethink her decision, saying, “I don’t want to do this alone.” Harry prefers that the whole family visit the UK together and work on their relationships, but the current situation makes this difficult.
A source told OK! Magazine that Harry and Meghan were planning to visit the UK, but once the details were announced, Meghan started to have second thoughts. She’s worried about her children’s safety and doesn’t want to return to the UK only to feel anxious and unwelcome.
The source also mentioned that Meghan is concerned about being put back into a stressful situation. At the same time, Harry feels torn between supporting his wife and trying to mend things with his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton.
Prince William is upset with Harry for revealing family secrets in his book, which included details about Kate Middleton. William is frustrated and doesn’t want to repair the relationship unless Harry apologizes.
Tom Quinn explains that reconciliation is blocked by two main demands: Harry wants to fix things, but Meghan won’t agree until the royal family gives a full and sincere apology. Until then, any chance of mending the relationship seems unlikely.
The royal expert says that Meghan is stopping Harry from trying to make peace with Prince William and Kate Middleton. Even though Harry and Meghan feel they should try to mend things, Meghan’s feelings of hurt are still holding things back.
Illness often brings families together, and there were hopes that Kate’s illness might help improve relations. But according to the expert, Meghan isn’t ready to bring her children to the UK.
William and Kate suggested that Harry and Meghan bring their kids and try to reconcile, but this idea hasn’t made any progress so far.
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