Prince Harry has been caught off guard by a major development concerning his father, King Charles, and his brother, Prince William. Just as he prepares for a visit to the UK, reports suggest the British royals are planning a high-profile tour of the United States.
According to The Times, King Charles and Prince William have been in talks about a major diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening the UK’s ties with the US. The trip, if confirmed, would mark a significant moment in royal history especially given the political climate and the Sussexes’ own presence in America.
A senior UK government official told the outlet, “Donald Trump has a clear affinity for the Royal Family.” The former president, who is currently leading in polls for the 2024 election, reportedly had a warm relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth II. Trump recently met with Prince William and has publicly praised King Charles.
With Trump’s potential return to the White House, British officials see an opportunity to reinforce the “special relationship” between the UK and the US. “Playing up to his pro-monarchist tendencies is one of a number of important ways we can exert our soft power,” another source added.
If the tour goes ahead in 2025, it would coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. This timing is significant, as it would highlight the enduring ties between Britain and America centuries after their historical split.
However, the news could be a blow to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have been carving out their own space in the US since stepping down as senior royals in 2020.
Their relationship with the monarchy has remained strained, and a high-profile visit from King Charles and Prince William could overshadow the Sussexes’ public presence.
Notably, the only senior royals to visit the US since Harry and Meghan’s relocation were Prince William and Princess Kate. The couple traveled to Boston in 2022 for the Earthshot Prize Awards. This potential tour would mark the first major royal trip to America in years, bringing the monarchy back into the US spotlight.
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For Harry and Meghan, this development could mean renewed media scrutiny. The Sussexes’ stance on American politics, particularly their 2020 appeal to US voters—which was widely seen as pro-Biden contrasts sharply with Trump’s open admiration for the monarchy.
The timing of this trip is particularly striking, as it comes amid rumors of tension within the royal family. Despite speculation that Harry might reunite with his father during his UK visit, a surprise US tour from King Charles and Prince William could send a different message altogether.
While the Sussexes have built their own media brand in the US, a royal visit of this scale could shift public focus back onto the monarchy.
It remains to be seen how Harry and Meghan will react to the news—or whether they will attempt to counter the narrative with their own projects.
Insiders believe this tour is a strategic move by the Firm, reinforcing its influence on the global stage while also reasserting its presence in America. With Charles still undergoing cancer treatment and William increasingly taking on leadership duties, the visit could also serve as a statement of continuity and strength.
Whether or not the Sussexes will be included in any capacity remains unclear, but one thing is certain—the royal drama is far from over.
