As Prince Harry approaches a significant milestone-his 40th birthday-his life appears to be at a critical juncture. According to reports, Meghan Markle is encouraging her husband to fully embrace their new life in California and move on from any lingering royal aspirations.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down as working royals in 2020, now reside in Montecito with their two young children, Archie and Lilibet. However, speculation about Harry's possible return to the United Kingdom has surfaced, particularly in light of King Charles' recent cancer diagnosis.
Reports suggest that Prince Harry has been contemplating a potential return to the UK, where he could reconnect with his royal duties. Insiders claim that Harry is even working on a "blueprint" for his return, consulting with trusted allies to map out the timeline and ease his transition back into royal life. Yet, Meghan appears to have different priorities for their future.
GB News' Digital Royal Editor, Svar Nanan-Sen, recently discussed this topic with Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker on "The Royal Record." Walker mentioned that several reports indicate Meghan wants Harry to focus on their future in the United States rather than dwelling on the past and harboring any royal dream. "Meghan wants Harry to look forward now, rather than constantly looking back and being bitter about the past 40 years because he's halfway through his life and what's next for him?" Walker stated.
Nanan-Sen agreed, emphasizing that Harry's role as a father and his ongoing projects in the U.S. are crucial aspects of his life that deserve his full attention. "He's got a young family in the U.S. with Meghan and his two children, Archie and Lilibet. I think fatherhood is very important to Harry and something he's really enjoying," Nanan-Sen said. He also pointed out that Harry has other significant commitments, such as the Invictus Games, which he founded in 2014 and continues to support despite no longer being a working royal.
The Invictus Games, a sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, is set to take place in Vancouver in 2025 and in Birmingham, UK, in 2027. Harry's involvement in this initiative has been a key focus since he stepped back from royal duties, highlighting his commitment to the causes he cares about.
In addition to his work with the Invictus Games, Prince Harry is preparing for an upcoming trip to New York, where he plans to advance several of his patronages and philanthropic initiatives. According to a spokesperson, this trip is part of Harry's broader efforts to continue his charitable work independently of the royal family.
Meghan, it seems, wants Harry to channel his energy into these current and future endeavors, rather than attempting to reconcile with the royal family or reclaim a role within it. Nanan-Sen commented, "I can see where Meghan's coming from in that sense that Harry has spent a lot of his time looking back and trying to right the wrongs that he thinks went on many years ago."
This perspective aligns with the couple's decision to step away from royal duties in 2020. At the time, they sought a part-time role within the royal family, which ultimately did not materialize. Since then, Meghan has been keen on establishing a new life for their family in the U.S., one that is independent of royal responsibilities. "They tried to agree to a part-time role, and that didn't come to fruition. So I think from Meghan's perspective, it's all about what their life can be like now in the U.S.," Nanan-Sen added.
