Amid growing speculation that Prince Harry is eager to return to the UK and has reached out to former aides to explore a possible comeback, the Royal Family’s initial reaction is reportedly one of resistance. Although Kate Middleton, once very close to Harry, is said to wish for reconciliation between the brothers, the first response from the family has been one of “fear”—concerned that any conversation could later be revealed in another book or TV interview.
An insider has revealed that no reunion is likely until Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issue an apology for their public remarks about the Royal Family. “There’s no sign of that happening,” the source said, adding, “It’s hard to imagine a reconciliation. How could there be when William and Catherine have the justifiable fear that anything they say could end up in a future book or on a television show?”
The relationship was strained further when Harry and Meghan publicly criticized the Royal Family, accusing members of making their lives unbearable. Since then, the trust between them has been severely damaged.
An old friend of Harry commented that he seems to be ignoring the fact that he is no longer welcome within the family. Harry reportedly expects an apology from William, while William and Kate are waiting for Harry and Meghan to apologize—a stalemate that leaves no room for Harry’s return to the Royal fold. With his life split between the US and the UK alongside Meghan, the possibility of his reintegration into the Royal Family seems increasingly unlikely.