Prince Harry is seriously considering reuniting with the Royal Family as tensions ease between the Sussexes and Buckingham Palace, though royal insiders and experts warn that lasting reconciliation may be elusive after years of public conflict. The latest gesture from Harry includes reportedly offering to share his personal diary with palace aides, an attempt to avoid high-profile scheduling clashes and possibly pave the way for direct talks with King Charles.
The offer follows a secretive meeting earlier this month between Sussex representatives and King Charles' communications chief, which sparked speculation that peace talks could be underway. According to the Mail on Sunday, the diary-sharing deal could extend even to Prince William's team at Kensington Palace-a symbolic move toward restoring ties fractured since the Sussexes stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told The Mirror: "If it's true that Harry has agreed to share his diary, then it clearly is a concession that he acknowledges he is still part of the royal family and that - even to a very limited extent- they work best as a team." She added that the move likely aims to protect charitable engagements from being overshadowed by competing appearances.
Royal experts, however, remain divided on whether the gesture is enough. Speaking to The Sun, biographer Robert Jobson declared, "I think it's too late. Too much has gone under the bridge, in my opinion. Too much water." Sky News royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills echoed the sentiment: "The biggest issue for Harry and Meghan is that an awful lot has been said."
Harry himself addressed the strained ties during a BBC interview in May, stating: "It would be nice to have that reconciliation part now. If they don't want that, that's entirely up to them." He also acknowledged the difficulty of repairing the relationship, saying, "Some members of my family will never forgive me" for his memoir.
Despite efforts toward détente, there remains little expectation of a reunion with Prince William. Bond noted: "There's virtually no chance of William wanting to see him." She added that while King Charles may be open to a meeting during Harry's planned visit to the UK in September, it is unclear whether schedules-and personal wounds-will allow it.
Meanwhile, the Sussexes continue to battle public perception in the wake of their accusations against the monarchy, including in high-profile interviews and Harry's book Spare. Royal commentators argue that trust remains the central obstacle, with Bond saying: "There has been so much hurt and so much damage; that crucial element of trust has been lost after all Harry's accusations and revelations."
