Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Could Be ‘Warmly Welcomed Back’ to UK With Their Kids: Royal Expert
Despite past drama, optimism is growing that the Duke and Duchess, along with Archie and Lilibet, may find themselves welcomed back to the UK.
For years, rumors swirled about the rift between the royal family and the Sussexes, Harry and Meghan, who’ve built a life far from the palaces and an ocean from the London fog. But if recent whispers are to be believed, change could be on the horizon. Despite past drama, optimism is growing that the Duke and Duchess, along with Archie and Lilibet, may find themselves welcomed back to the UK, not with suspicion, but with open arms.
Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that, despite lingering mistrust, there remains a path forward. “I believe it to be totally correct that members of the royal family do not trust Meghan. And of course, she does not trust some members of the royal family in return… Also, if every member of the royal family doesn’t trust Meghan, then why did King Charles instigate a meeting with his senior advisor and that of Harry and Meghan’s team? Is it all the royal family or is it perhaps William?”
Still, Turner expressed optimism about the future. “I hope that Harry and Meghan are warmly welcomed back to Britain with their children,” he said.
Echoing that sentiment, royal expert Ingrid Seward noted that time could prove to be a healer. “I feel that [this] won’t go on forever. I just feel that at some stage… they will begin to come together.” However, she admitted that supporters of the monarchy “dislike intensely” Meghan.
The discussion around reconciliation comes as Harry is expected to return to the UK in September to support WellChild, a charity that helps children with life-limiting conditions, according to PEOPLE! magazine. While it remains uncertain whether he will reunite with his father during the trip, speculation about the family’s long-term ties to Britain has only grown louder.
One potential pull factor for them might be the children’s education. Reports suggest that Archie and Lilibet could one day swap their American schooling for a more traditional British upbringing. Former royal butler Grant Harrold told Style Caster that Harry might be “quite keen” on the idea of his children experiencing the same education system he grew up with. “It’s very likely and it’s completely possible because if they have their younger education in America, I’m sure their father will be quite keen to have a bit of a British education,” Harrold explained. “But then it depends on how the relationship is with the rest of the family when the time comes.”
Still, the Sussexes’ future in Britain isn’t without hurdles. In ITV’s documentary Tabloids on Trial, as reported by Tatler, Harry admitted that security remains his greatest concern. “They are genuine concerns for me… It's one of the reasons why I won’t bring my wife back to this country,” he said. A source close to the prince echoed this to Us Weekly, noting, “He’ll always be fond of his home country, but the way he views it, his wife and kids are his priority. If that means making sure they’re safe and happy in Montecito, then he supports that.”
