If reports of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heading back to the UK are true, their return could bring major changes for the family. The Sussexes are said to be preparing to establish a permanent base in Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, although they are not expected to resume their roles as working royals. Still, the alleged move has raised questions about how it could affect the wider monarchy. One royal expert has now warned that the decision could carry serious consequences if tensions resurface.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry face their ‘ultimate challenge’ with UK return, per expert
Multiple outlets have reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing to relocate to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet after six years in the US. The family is allegedly set to establish a private, non-royal home in the UK, while retaining their properties overseas.
The move would represent a major change for the Sussexes. However, they are not expected to return as working royals. Instead, the family would reportedly live as private citizens while Harry continues his charitable work and other commitments.
Still, the news has raised questions about what their return could mean for the Royal Family. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has warned that the move could carry major risks. Speaking to the Express, he called the development “sensational.” He also claimed the couple’s return could cause “enormous damage to the monarchy if things go wrong.”
For Fitzwilliams, the biggest issue appears to be whether old tensions can remain in the past. Harry and Markle stepped down from royal duties in 2020. Their departure was followed by several public discussions about their experiences within the Royal Family. Famously, Harry also detailed family disagreements in his 2023 memoir, “Spare.”
Now, the couple would be returning to the country where those tensions first played out publicly. As a result, Fitzwilliams questioned whether the Sussexes could regain trust within royal circles. “I don’t know who knew what, but it could cause enormous damage to the monarchy if things go wrong,” he said. The expert also asked, “What about William?” in reference to Harry’s turbulent relationship with his older brother, Prince William.
Needless to say, the return could bring intense media attention. Fitzwilliams described the couple as facing a “hostile press and public.” He added that “the public gaze will never leave them,” making the move their “ultimate challenge.”
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
