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King Charles is exploring the possibility of reconciling with his estranged son Prince Harry and reinstating him in some capacity as a working royal. However, this potential olive branch has been met with fierce opposition from Meghan Markle, who is said to be furious at the prospect.
The strategy, which is still in its early stages, could involve a partial reinstatement of Harry's royal duties, allowing him to gradually reintegrate into the royal family. But news of King Charles' consideration has sparked strong reactions, with many questioning the wisdom of such a move.
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Meghan in particular views the idea as a betrayal of her and Harry's decision to step back from royal duties in 2020 and move to North America, according to sources close to the Sussexes. "Meghan is absolutely seething at the thought of Harry being welcomed back into the royal family," a source told The Daily Mail.
She feels this potential reconciliation would undermine the choice they made to leave Britain and forge their own path without royal constraints. The source said Meghan sees it as a "slap in the face", not just to her but to their historic decision.
Meghan has worked hard to build a new life for herself and Harry outside of the royal family, and she does not want that threatened in any way, the source claimed. Their move to seek independence and control their own narrative is something Meghan fiercely defends.
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Supporters of the Sussexes have also voiced concerns about security issues. Since stepping back, Harry and Meghan lost their taxpayer-funded police protection in the UK. A royal insider told PEOPLE that this left Harry feeling afraid and vulnerable.
"He's asking [for help with security] because of the reality of the situation - he is at risk," the insider said. However, palace sources dismissed any notion that King Charles has influence over UK security arrangements for non-working royals.
Meghan in particular has faced intense criticism and scrutiny since marrying into the royal family. She has been accused of being the driving force behind "Megxit" and of tearing the family apart with her manipulative influence over Harry. The couple have strongly denied such claims.
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Despite tensions, some experts argue a reconciliation could benefit all sides. "At the end of the day you can't undo bloodlines," a friend of Harry's told PEOPLE. "He's not asking his dad for a nicer house or nicer cars. He's asking because of the reality of the situation - he is at risk."
However, Meghan's fierce protectiveness of her husband and children, and apparent opposition to any reinstatement of Harry's royal role, suggests bridging the family divisions will be exceptionally challenging. As one of Harry's closest confidants, she wields significant influence over his decision-making.
Her feelings of being "slapped in the face" by the prospect of easing Harry back into the fold suggests she may fight strongly against anything perceived as undermining their hard-won independence. She and Harry have also maintained public silence about ongoing negotiations with King Charles, keeping plans closely guarded.
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Some critics argue Meghan seems unwilling to make even modest compromises that could repair Harry's relationship with his father and brothers. But proponents say the couple deserves privacy after all they've sacrificed and should feel secure without royally-funded protection.
How these competing priorities can be reconciled remains uncertain. Any family reunification will require substantial goodwill on all sides and respect for complex personal and safety considerations. After years of estrangement and media turmoil, a simple resolution does not yet seem viable.
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