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William and Kate Won't Get 'Involved' in Harry and Meghan 'Circus' — but Will Focus on Two Other Things

Prince William and Princess Kate have two more important things to focus on than react to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK.

(L) Princess Kate and Prince William during the Nigerian state visit to the UK, (R) Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend the Sentabale ISPS Handa Polo Cup (Image Source: Getty Images | (L) Chris Jackson, (R) Karwai Tang/WireImage)
(L) Princess Kate and Prince William during the Nigerian state visit to the UK, (R) Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend the Sentabale ISPS Handa Polo Cup (Image Source: Getty Images | (L) Chris Jackson, (R) Karwai Tang/WireImage)

There was a lot of speculation about how the royal rift would pan out once Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were in the UK. However, the expectations of a full-blown family feud soon fizzled out as all the characters from the projected headlines settled in their own corners. The Sussexes crossing the pond may have created a temporary stir within royal quarters; however, ultimately, their supposed archnemeses., Prince William and Princess Kate have seemingly chosen to ignore the 'noise'. 

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle arrive to view flowers and tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Princess Kate, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle on the long Walk at Windsor Castle arrive to view flowers and tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth in Windsor, England (Image Source: Getty Images | Chris Jackson)

As future monarchs and dedicated parents, William and Kate have a lot to look forward to. As royal expert Robert Jobson said to Hello! “They are on a clear path, and they’re thinking about what their future is going to be.” He further added that the couple was currently focused on two aspects of their life. “They're focused on the kids and their projects. They are on a steady path which leads to the ultimate job, the top job. Now they're next in line; they're facing what their position will be, and that will be essentially to prepare the reign that they want and how they want to do it. William will take the lead, but it's going to be a team effort,” he said. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales are taking quite a load on both the personal and professional fronts and might not react to their estranged relatives’ return in the midst of that. “I don't think that, because Harry and Meghan are here making a bit of noise, that's going to necessarily make them do anything. They'll probably think, well, we've been down this road before; it creates a circus, and we're not going to get involved,” Jobson added. 

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 10: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watch a flypast to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on July 10, 2018 in London, England. The 100th birthday of the RAF, which was founded on on 1 April 1918, was marked with a centenary parade with the presentation of a new Queen's Colour and flypast of 100 aircraft over Buckingham Palace. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prince William, and Princess Kate watch a flypast to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force from the balcony of Buckingham Palace (Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)

The one thing that William and Kate are known for is the unity they have always displayed in public. Jobson believes they are “certainly stronger as a couple” as well as a “family unit”. Calling them a “united couple”, he further mentioned they were “very much doing their jobs”. The pair reportedly have a busy schedule ahead of them after a wholesome summer holiday

“You only have to look at them in public,” the royal expert said, “They really haven't put a foot wrong. The way that Catherine has come back into the public eye was perfectly handled. They’ve got their image right, they've got their engagement at the level they want, and they're spending enough time with their kids.”

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 01: Prince William and Kate Middleton with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at The Hydro (Image Source: Getty Images I Jeff J Mitchell)
Prince William and Kate Middleton with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at The Hydro (Image Source: Getty Images I Jeff J Mitchell)

The Sussexes and the Waleses will both be putting on their parenting hats, as they prepare for a new school term. William and Kate are also expected to take part in the Sultan of Oman’s state visit to the UK in October this year. 

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