In a recent development within the British royal family, Prince William has expressed his desire to reconcile with his younger brother, Prince Harry, for the betterment of the monarchy. This comes amid reports that Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are considering a return to the royal fold after their high-profile departure in 2020.
According to insiders, Prince William is keen on mending the rift with his brother, but he is not ready to welcome Harry back as a 'part-time royal.' The Duke of Cambridge believes that such an arrangement would be unfair to other working members of the royal family. If Harry is to be reinstated on the royal payroll, he would need to sever ties with his current life in the United States.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is reportedly supportive of her husband's stance. She is said to be advising William to stand firm and not compromise his integrity.
However, the Duke of Sussex has his conditions for a potential return. Harry and Meghan, who accused the royal family of racism during their explosive 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, believe that the royal family could benefit from implicit bias training. Moreover, Harry is insistent on maintaining his home in California, not wanting to become a 'prisoner of the palace.' The couple is reportedly offering to rent and furnish an apartment at Kensington Palace to demonstrate their seriousness about returning to the royal fold.
This news comes as Harry and Meghan's lucrative deal with Spotify recently fell through, prompting them to reassess their future plans. Despite the couple's potential interest in returning to the royal family, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has expressed skepticism about such a move, calling it 'one of the most bizarre events in royal history.' He believes that a return would be a humiliation for the couple after all the public attacks they have endured.
As the royal family navigates these complex dynamics, it remains to be seen how this potential reconciliation will unfold and what it could mean for the monarchy's future.
