The reconciliation between Prince Harry and the rest of the British Royal Family has been a recurring topic in recent months. However, at the center of this complicated situation is Meghan Markle. The wife of the Duke of Sussex has been identified as one of the main obstacles preventing the Windsors from healing wounds and restoring ties.
Although Harry has publicly expressed his desire for a possible rapprochement on several occasions, a return to family unity doesn’t seem easy. Several sources have indicated that Meghan represents a point of friction that’s difficult to overcome. It’s not just about personal differences, but a symbolic and protocol issue that directly affects the core of the institution.
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In this regard, it has emerged that Harry may have made reconciliation conditional on Meghan regaining the Her Royal Highness title. Since their official departure from the Royal Family in 2020, both he and she lost the public use of this title, although it remains legally valid. This demand would imply a significant gesture from the Crown, which would mean explicit recognition of the Duchess and a step toward reconciliation.
Meghan Markle and the Her Royal Highness title: a difficult demand to accept
Meghan’s use of this title in private communications was interpreted as a symbolic call to her previous status. However, to date, there is no evidence that Harry has made this demand public in formal terms. Even so, the Duke himself has publicly expressed his desire to rebuild family ties, stating on the BBC that “there’s no point in continuing to fight.”
The request for Meghan to once again hold the royal title isn’t a simple protocol detail. It represents a deep change in the family dynamic and in the way the monarchy accepts the Sussex couple. For the Royal Family, accepting this request would mean not only recognition, but also a restructuring of official relations, making it a red line that’s difficult to cross.
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Meanwhile, the Royal Family doesn’t seem to have welcomed this proposal enthusiastically. Experts on monarchical matters have pointed out that the main problem lies in the lack of trust and in the concern that any rapprochement could be leaked or exploited by the media. The institution seeks to protect its image, which adds complexity to any attempt at forgiveness.
Prince Harry gets closer to the king, but Meghan Markle remains a source of family division
In addition, the relationship between Harry and his brother William remains tense, and the distance between them doesn’t help create an environment conducive to family reconciliation. Meanwhile, King Charles III is going through a delicate state of health, which has increased the pressure for family members to overcome their differences. Even so, mistrust and open wounds make immediate peace difficult.
Recently, Harry himself had a private meeting with his father, King Charles III, at Clarence House, London. It was the first face-to-face meeting in almost two years, and it lasted about one hour. Although the moment was intimate and discreet, it hasn’t erased the tensions that still persist, especially regarding the role Meghan plays in this complex family equation.