In an exclusive interview with GB News, a royal historian ruled out Meghan Markle's potential return to the UK. Prince Harry, 39, could return to London next month to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
The Games, founded by the Duke of Sussex, are an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women that began in 2014.
St Paul's Cathedral confirmed to GB News that a service for the Invictus Games will be held in May, but did not say whether Harry, 39, or Meghan, 42, would attend.
Marlene Koenig, a royal historian, has expressed doubt that the Duchess of Sussex will ever return to the UK. "I don't think Meghan will be visiting the UK anytime soon. I think she's done with that. Unless there's something major like a funeral. But Harry and Meghan's life is in the US,” she told GB News in an exclusive interview.
Despite leaving her position as a working royal four years ago, the duchess retains a few patronages. The mother-of-two appeared via video link at a London engagement earlier this year.
Meghan virtually opened a new wing at Mayhew Animal Home in memory of her late friend Oli Juste. “I thought that was pretty interesting. I think she only she did it because she was friends with the man. She's no longer a patron of Mayhew, she stepped down in April 2022,” Marlene stated of the engagement.
"So I think that was just out of friendship. I don't think it will be a regular thing. I know she's still with Smart Works. She is still a patron of that and she does continue to do things in the UK,” the royal historian went on.
Meanwhile, Tom Quinn, a royal commentator, has suggested that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is seeking an apology to end her feud with her sister-in-law, Princess Kate, the Princess of Wales. This insight was shared during an interview with the Mirror, where Quinn discussed the complex dynamics within the British royal family.
According to Quinn, while the Princess of Wales appears uninterested in receiving an apology, Markle's stance differs. "Kate definitely doesn't want an apology, but Meghan definitely does," Quinn said to The Mirror, emphasizing a clear difference in their approaches to reconciliation.
Furthermore, Quinn touched upon Prince Harry's desire to mend fences with his family members, including his father, King Charles, his brother, Prince William, and Kate Middleton. Despite Prince Harry's efforts to express his viewpoints through his memoir, "Spare," and various interviews, Quinn notes that the Duke of Sussex is struggling to find a way to bridge the gap without alienating his wife, Meghan.
"He [Prince Harry] sees things far more calmly now he has had his say in 'Spare' and in various interviews, but he just cannot think how to do it and keep Meghan on board," Quinn remarked.
The narrative also delves into the sense of hurt felt by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their tenure as working members of the royal family, as well as the challenges that emerged following their departure and the publication of Prince Harry's revealing memoir. According to Quinn, both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the future King and Queen consort have grievances regarding how they were treated by one another during these transitional periods.
Royal commentator Nathan Kay has also questioned Meghan Markle's potential for reconciliation with the British public, citing significant challenges due to her past actions and public statements. In a commentary for the Express UK, Kay delved into the complexities surrounding the Duchess of Sussex's relationship with the UK, particularly in light of her and Prince Harry's candid disclosures about their experiences within the Royal Family.
Kay's analysis suggests that Markle's path to forgiveness in Britain may be fraught, attributing this to what he perceives as a campaign against the monarchy. "It will be a very different story trying to forgive Meghan for everything she’s put the royals and Brits through," he opined, highlighting the tension arising from the couple's public revelations.
Further emphasizing the impact of these revelations, Kay pointed out the divisive effect of the Sussexes' interview with Oprah Winfrey and the publication of tell-all books. According to Kay, these actions have alienated Meghan from the British populace and contributed to a broader sense of betrayal. "Airing their dirty laundry on Oprah and releasing several tell-all autobiographies has not only dehumanized the couple but made them despised figures the world over," Kay remarked.
This perspective underscores the ongoing debate about the Duchess's actions and their implications for her relationship with the Royal Family and the British people. Despite the joy that marked their wedding, Kay argues that Meghan and Harry's subsequent actions have resulted in a significant rift, making the prospect of forgiveness and reintegration a complex issue.
