Kate Middleton could play a key role in determining whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle can have a limited connection to the royal family during their reported UK return. The Sussexes are expected to remain private citizens, but a “private royals-plus” arrangement could allow them to attend family occasions. However, a royal source suggested the plan would require the approval of Prince William and Catherine, making the arrangement difficult to achieve.
Kate Middleton reportedly draws a hard line on Prince Harry’s return
Prince Harry’s return to the royal fold is reportedly up to Kate Middleton and Prince William. Harry has, for the past few months, admitted that he wants to mend his relationship with his father, as well as his elder brother, William. However, William is said to be stubborn and does not want to fix his relationship with his younger brother.
The Sussexes are all set to relocate to the UK. The Princess of Wales is drawing a hard line on Harry’s return. Multiple outlets have suggested that Harry and Markle will be living as private citizens in Britain. According to Entertainment Tonight, there will be no arrangement of a “half-in, half-out” role. For the unversed, they proposed this arrangement back in 2020. This would have meant they could continue representing the monarchy while also pursuing their independent ventures.
Amid this, a source told The Times, “William’s relationship with Harry is in cold storage and is not coming out any time soon, let alone [the relationship between] the Princess of Wales and Meghan.” According to the insider, these issues need to be resolved for the Sussexes to come fully back into the royal fold.
As per the source, they could potentially become “private royals plus.” However, for that to happen, a mutual agreement would be needed. This arrangement would mean that they would be seen at family occasions and be more “private” than “working.” However, for the arrangement to work, Middleton and William would have to agree to it, which sounds “implausible,” according to the source.
Originally reported by Chhavi Puri on RealityTea.
