Why Prince Harry & Meghan Want ‘To Be Let Back In’ To Royal Life

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently returned to the UK after stepping away from royal duties in 2020 and moving to the US.

Their return has been followed by renewed interest in whether the Sussexes hope to rebuild a formal relationship with the royal family and if they desire to become working royals once more.

After King Charles III issued new guidance that reaffirmed Prince Harry and Meghan’s status as non-working royals, a source is claiming that the couple actually expects a place within the royal establishment eventually.

According to Daily Mail Editor at Large, Alison Boshoff, a source claims that the duke and duchess may expect that their return to Harry’s homeland could lead to a reformation of official royal ties.

“Look, they expect to be let back in. Harry expects they [the Royal Family] need him,” the source said, adding that the Sussexes “have nothing else going for them.”

The source explained that Harry and Meghan have “burned every bridge in America” and there’s not much left for them there, suggesting that the couple believes maintaining a high-profile presence in Britain could eventually make this alleged desire much more likely.

However, the king recently reaffirmed their status as “private citizens” in his recent letter, which the Sussexes and their team were supposedly surprised by, as they had little time to make clarifications before it was released to the public.

Boshoff in the report states that people close to the duke believe he was prepared for renewed tension with the palace and sees Charles’ latest guidance as a continuation of briefing battles that followed their departure from royal duties.

“He is not surprised… They had really prepared themselves for this outcome before they came back. They were always expecting it,” a friend of the couple revealed to the journalist.

Palace Reaffirms The Duke And Duchess’s Status As Non-Working Royals

The Lord Chamberlain Richard Benyon, acting on the king’s instructions, sent out the letter of guidance to relevant figures across the government and military.

It clarified that Harry and Meghan must remain non-working members of the royal family following their decision to relinquish their royal duties six years ago.

Their HRH styles remain in abeyance, and their charitable and commercial activities are to be treated as the work of private individuals rather than as their duties as part of the royal establishment.

As per the guidance, Harry and Meghan’s position is “akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests,” a designation the couple particularly pushed back against.

Prince Harry And Meghan Prefer To Be Described As ‘Public Figures’

The Sussexes are reportedly not pleased with the palace describing them as “private citizens” in the letter sent out to the public.

Harry in particular reportedly has an issue with the designation and believes that there was no need for such formal guidance if they were to be treated as such.

A source told People Magazine, “They are public figures; members of the public know who they are. The idea that they can live a normal, ‘private’ life is sadly not realistic.”

The couple indeed have continued engaging in public activities as so-called “public figures.” Harry has a series of engagements in Britain this month which includes his Invictus commitments, the WellChild awards and his skydive to raise money for charity.

Meghan is also likely to reconnect with Smart Works, a charity she has been supporting even after she stepped away from royal duties and left for the US.

Furthermore, the duchess is looking at a possible invitation to the 40th anniversary celebrations for the Phantom of the Opera on October 9 in London.

For the palace, the Sussexes can pursue charitable and commercial interests independently, but they have clarified that their activities in this regard do not represent the crown.

Royal Guidance Might Be The Reason For Ugandan Withdrawal From The Duke’s Invictus Games

Uganda recently pulled out of Harry’s Invictus Games after being only the second African country to join the community.

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defense Forces of Uganda and son of their President Yoweri Museveni, announced their withdrawal, saying that they did not want to participate in anything the king doesn’t approve of.

According to People, Harry believes that the decision was an “unintended or intended consequence” of his father, Charles’ letter.

“They made it very clear that the reason they pulled out was a direct result of perceived guidance from the Lord Chamberlain,” a source told the outlet.

However, the palace maintains that they support all organizations and events that support wounded service personnel, and that sentiment is separate from Harry’s royal family status.

No Royal Comeback For Prince Harry And Meghan

For now, there is no formal royal comeback for Harry and Meghan, and their supposed desire to return to the royal fold is met with an obstacle in the form of their designation as “private citizens.”

Whether their continued presence in the UK and high-profile public engagements would lead to their desired outcome is yet to be seen.

The Sussexes, however, insist that no matter what the palace calls them, they remain “public figures” and cannot simply be treated as private.