U.K. Bound: Harry Advances in Plans for British Return as Meghan Labels Homecoming as Problematic
In a potential twist of events, Prince Harry is reportedly contemplating a return to the UK for his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, despite the uncertain status of his and Meghan Markle's potential return to royal duties.
The prospect of Prince Harry's children attending a UK school hinges on the outcome of reconciliation talks between the Prince and the royal family. These discussions, which are believed to have started with a casual meeting between Prince Harry's and King Charles' aides, are seen as a step towards resolving the feud that has been ongoing since 2020.
However, the road to reintegration is fraught with challenges. Harry's public criticisms and distancing from official royal life have cast doubts on the feasibility of his children taking on royal roles. A palace source described Harry as struggling with finding permanence in America and wanting to go home, but his past actions have made such a return virtually impossible.
Experts and royal commentators emphasise that Harry does not intend to return to a working royal role, nor is such a role desired by the royal family. The notion of being "half in, half out" was expressly rejected when Harry and Meghan left royal duties, and there is no evident desire from either side for Harry to resume official royal responsibilities.
Meghan Markle has stated that her decision is based on protecting her child, not on a desire for privacy. Concerns about paparazzi have also been raised by Meghan regarding sending Prince Archie to school in the UK. On the other hand, Grant Harrold, former royal butler to King Charles, stated that Harry is "quite keen" for his children to experience British schooling. If there is a reconciliation, the chances of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet attending school in the UK may increase significantly.
If Prince Harry's children do not have their younger education in America, King Charles would reportedly be keen for them to have a bit of a British education. However, a source close to Prince William dismissed the idea of Prince Harry's children becoming working royals. Prince Harry, who lived his entire life in the UK before moving to the US, wants to keep the HRH titles for his children for future consideration, but the final decision about Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's schooling is still uncertain and will depend on various factors.
It's worth noting that King Charles is currently ill, and the state of his health may influence the pace and direction of reconciliation talks. Despite the challenges, Prince Harry's deep ties to the country he was born in and his desire for his children to have the opportunity to become working royals if they wish, suggest that the possibility of a UK return for his family remains a hope for the future.
References: [1] The Telegraph, 2023. [2] The Guardian, 2023. [3] BBC News, 2023.
Celebrities like Prince Harry are known for their multimillion-dollar entertainment deals, and the prospect of his children attending a UK school is linked to the outcome of his reconciliation with the royal family, showcasing a potential blend of celebrity and royal lifestyle. However, the complexities surrounding Harry's relationship with the royal family, including his critical remarks and disassociation from official royal life, create ambiguity about the future roles his children may take on if they were to attend a British school.
