Meghan Markle’s Royal Comeback Hangs on King Charles as Prince William Refuses to Forgive
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s return to the royal fold may be closer than ever, but experts warn their fate lies entirely in King Charles’ hands.
According to royal expert Sarah Hewson, the outcome of the much-discussed peace talks between Prince Harry and his father could determine whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ever step back into the royal spotlight.
Speaking to The Times, via GB News, Hewson noted, “It really depends on how they come back, and on what terms.” The expert stressed that the decision will ultimately fall on King Charles to open the door for any reconciliation.
“It would really take Charles as the King to pave the way for them coming back,” she added, underscoring that only the monarch can authorize a royal reset.
The recent London meeting between senior aides to King Charles and Prince Harry is being described as a key moment. The private discussion was seen as the first significant step toward repairing their fractured bond.
Insiders familiar with the meeting described it as “a step in the right direction,” though they acknowledged that full reconciliation remains a long road ahead.
What stands out is who was not involved. Prince William and his team were completely absent from the talks, raising eyebrows and deepening speculation about lingering tensions between the brothers.
Reports suggest Prince William is still not on speaking terms with Harry, and some sources say he may never forgive his younger brother for the public attacks made in interviews and in Harry’s explosive memoir.
Royal commentator Helena Chard added another layer of concern in her remarks to Fox News Digital, warning that Prince William’s exclusion could derail any progress being made.
“Without Prince William’s inclusion in the rapprochement, I can’t see a positive outcome,” Chard said. “It could also cause a wedge between Charles and William despite the King most certainly consulting with William.”
The fragility of the royal peace process is now on full display, as Charles attempts to navigate between his duties as monarch and his role as father to two estranged sons.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle’s role in the potential reunion remains uncertain. Her absence from the recent talks suggests the palace may be focusing on mending the relationship between Harry and his father first.
The Duchess of Sussex, once hailed as a modernizing force in the monarchy, has since been at the center of several controversies that have strained her connection with the royal institution.
Some royal insiders believe Meghan’s return would depend not just on Charles’ decision but also on the overall tone and behavior of the couple should they reenter royal life.
King Charles is said to be open to a warmer relationship with Harry, especially in light of his own health struggles, which were publicly acknowledged earlier this year.
Yet without Prince William’s support, experts say the couple’s reintegration into royal life may remain symbolic at best, and not functional in any official sense.
The split that began in 2020 when Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals has continued to reverberate through the monarchy, making reconciliation both emotionally and politically complicated.
With preparations for the next major royal events already underway, time will tell whether Charles takes the leap to welcome his son and daughter-in-law back into the fold.
Until then, all eyes remain on the palace, where the future of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continues to hang in the balance.
