Prince Harry Plans UK Visit Amid Royal Family Tensions

Prince Harry is set to visit the UK next week, sparking hopes of a reconciliation with his father, King Charles, after 20 months apart due to the King’s ongoing cancer treatment. However, Harry has reportedly laid down three demands for any reunion, including that Meghan Markle be given full royal treatment despite their stepping back from royal duties in 2020. While there is a genuine sense that reconciliation between Harry and Charles is within reach, any reconciliation between Harry and his brother Prince William remains unlikely. Meghan has not traveled with Harry on recent visits, with reports suggesting she struggles being apart from their children in the US, and there is speculation about whether she will join him on this trip. Meanwhile, Princess Diana is remembered as someone who might have understood Meghan's challenges but would have been dismayed by the couple’s ongoing conflicts and public airing of family grievances. Additionally, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey expressed surprise at the longevity of Harry and Meghan’s marriage, suggesting it has been rocky and impacted by their move to the US, while noting that Harry will need to prove he is a changed man to be welcomed back fully by the royal family, though Meghan's acceptance appears less likely.