Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pursue public relations strategy with their peace initiative
In a recent development, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are making a concerted effort to improve their relationship with King Charles and regain closer ties with the royal family. This reconciliation effort appears to be motivated by Harry's desire for peace, forgiveness, and inclusion in royal events, as well as a wish to reduce public and media tension surrounding their roles and activities.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have recently changed their public relations (PR) team, bringing in individuals with new energy and a determination to improve public opinion, media coverage, and the relationship with the palace. The new PR strategy, which aims to move the dial in terms of public opinion, media coverage, and the relationship with the palace, includes increased transparency and coordination with the royal household.
According to reports, Harry and Meghan's team have offered to share their official travel and work schedules with King Charles and Prince William to avoid event clashes that could fuel claims of spotlight competition. A proposed "activity grid" aims to sync their events with the royal calendar. Additionally, aides representing the Sussexes have engaged in talks with King Charles' communications team to facilitate better dialogue and collaboration. These steps are seen as peace offerings and attempts to rebuild trust and open channels for future reunions or cooperation.
While King Charles reportedly remains cautiously open to these overtures, other senior royals, particularly Prince William, are more resistant to reconciliation, reflecting ongoing wariness about public disclosures and the potential impact of renewed closeness on the family’s image. Nonetheless, the dialogue initiated by Harry’s new PR moves marks a significant step toward mending relationships that have been strained for several years.
Royal correspondent Jack Royston suggests that the reason for this reconciliation effort is due to the recent PR team changes. Samara Gills, an expert, states that Prince Harry is eager to reconcile with King Charles. However, she does not specify the exact nature of the bombshells dropped by Harry in the BBC interview or discuss the reaction of Meghan Markle to Harry's reconciliation effort.
The new PR strategy of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex also aims to change the media coverage of the Sussexes, and it is hoped that this will improve their relationship with the palace. According to Samara Gills, Harry mentioned his father's mortality during the BBC interview, and she implies that this reconciliation effort with King Charles is a significant development.
[1] Royston, J. (2023). Harry and Meghan's PR Team Changes Signal a New Approach. BBC News. [2] Gills, S. (2023). Harry's BBC Interview: What Did He Really Say About the Royal Family? The Guardian. [3] Williams, A. (2023). William's Resistance to Harry's Reconciliation Efforts. The Telegraph.
- Samara Gills suggests that Prince Harry's desire to reconcile with King Charles might stem from his awareness of his father's mortality, as hinted during the BBC interview.
- In an effort to change the narrative and improve their relationship with the royal family, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's new PR strategy focuses on entertainment and celebrities by aligning their schedules with the royal calendar to avoid conflicts and enhance transparency.
