In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is reportedly contemplating a return to the United Kingdom, a move that has set tongues wagging in royal circles and beyond.
The prince, who famously stepped back from his royal duties and relocated to America with his wife Meghan Markle four years ago, is said to be exploring options for a part-time return to his homeland.
Sources close to the prince claim that he’s been reaching out to old friends and associates, seemingly in an attempt to chart a new course for himself.
“He’s clearly reaching out thinking, ‘I need to do something different because what I’m doing is clearly not working’,” an insider told The Mail on Sunday.
This apparent change of heart has led to speculation that Harry might be considering taking on “low-key royal duties” as part of his potential return.
However, not everyone is convinced by these rumors.
Royal biographer Angela Levin, speaking on GB News, cast a skeptical eye on the prince’s reported plans.
“He’s going to all these friends of his who he was at school with, plus one aide only to ask him to try and get him back within the Royal Family,” Levin said.
She pointed out that at nearly 40 years old, Harry is “not a baby” and should be capable of approaching his father directly if he wishes to make amends.
Levin didn’t pull any punches in her assessment of the situation, suggesting that Harry’s motives might be less than pure.
“He doesn’t want to say he’s sorry, he wants to get money and he wants to get apologies, especially from William, about how they allegedly treated Meghan,” she claimed.
This statement hints at the ongoing tensions between Harry and his brother, Prince William, which have been a source of much public speculation.
The idea of a part-time return to royal duties also raised eyebrows.
Levin reminded viewers that the late Queen Elizabeth II had been clear that such an arrangement “doesn’t work at all.”
This reference to the Queen’s stance underscores the complexities involved in any potential return to royal life for Harry.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this story is the question of whether Meghan Markle would join her husband in a potential UK return.
According to Levin, this seems unlikely.
“I can assure you, Meghan doesn’t want to come to this country, she’s got her own life now,” the biographer stated emphatically.
This assertion, if true, could complicate any plans Harry might have for splitting his time between the UK and America.
Despite the skepticism from some quarters, others have suggested that King Charles III might be more open to welcoming his younger son back into the fold.
However, Levin disagreed with this notion, stating that the King has “learned now to carry on with his own work and not to be distracted by Harry’s demands.”
The royal expert also raised concerns about Harry’s potential motivations, suggesting that he might use any information gleaned from within the Royal Family for financial gain.
“He’ll use what he sees in the Royal Family and what he hears for getting money,” Levin claimed, dismissing the whole idea as “nonsense” and “very good PR.”
As news of Harry’s potential plans continues to circulate, it’s clear that the royal rift is far from healed.
The prince’s reported desire to return to the UK, whether true or not, has reignited discussions about his place within the Royal Family and the broader implications of his actions over the past few years.
While some may view this as an opportunity for reconciliation, others see it as a potential source of further discord.
As the story unfolds, royal watchers and the public alike will be keenly observing how the situation develops, and whether Prince Harry can indeed find a way to bridge the gap between his new life in America and his royal roots in the UK.
