Prince William Faces Major Christmas Test as Harry and Meghan’s Return Forces Painful Royal Decision
William will be confronted with a significant decision regarding his brother's future role, which remains unassigned.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the UK later this month. With everything from a non-royal residence to a local school for their children already decided on, a royal expert argues that this may have been painstakingly planned months ago. Reportedly, the King came to know just three days before the news was published in all major media outlets. Meanwhile, it is believed that Prince William and Kate Middleton were 'blindsided' and now have to deal with the Sussexes' imminent return. Commenting on the same, royal author Robert Jobson argued that the sudden relocation involves deeper complexities than what is immediately apparent.
In his Daily Mail column, Jobson noted that the Sussexes' move has reignited speculation about King Charles' health following his cancer diagnosis. Harry has shared that he hopes to reconcile with his father to spend more time with him. However, the monarch remains in good health and has continued to fulfill his duties with vigor. Jobson then argues that the resignation of Sir Clive Alderton, the King's private secretary, may have facilitated Harry's return, as Alderton was reportedly unpopular in the Duke's eyes. The royal author claimed that while the King anticipates time with his grandchildren, Harry and Meghan will remain non-working royals, reflecting the Palace's discreet management of their relocation. However, this causes immense stress with the Waleses since there have been no signs of reunion between the feuding brothers.
It is expected that the Prince and Princess of Wales will continue with their royal duties, while Harry will be occupied with his charitable missions. But William will be confronted with a significant decision regarding his future role, which remains unassigned. Jobson pointed out that the upcoming Christmas season serves as a public evaluation of these dynamics. Jobson noted that the presence or absence of Harry while the royal family participates in a walk to the Christmas service will raise significant questions about the family tensions. If Harry is included in public appearances, it will imply a normalization of his past six years away from the royal fold. Jobson went on to give an example of the infamous walk outside Windsor Castle following the Queen's death in 2022. Harry was seen alongside his family, a moment Middleton allegedly described as profoundly challenging. The Princess of Wales had later revealed to one of the author's sources that it was "the hardest thing I've ever had to do".
In light of the same, Jobson stressed that December will highlight how far Harry has come when it comes to getting back into the royal fold. As the unresolved issues with his brother loom large, the royal author suggested that the Duke should apologize in public for the trouble that he created for the royal family. "Before the walk to church. Harry stands up and says sorry to his father, brother, and the British people. Chances of that, given his record for contrition, are slim. But if the monarchy is going to unite, it is essential," the royal author concluded.
