Earlier this year, despite being invited to King Charles's coronation, the Duchess of Sussex opted to remain in California with Archie and Lilibet. In May, Prince Harry attended the historic royal family event on his own, without Meghan.
Royal commentator Angela Levin suggests that the Sussexes might adopt a similar approach for King Charles's birthday celebration in November. The King will turn 74, and it's expected that the Sussexes will receive invitations. Levin speculates that Harry could attend the event solo and bring along his eldest child, Archie, who is now a "big boy" and could spend time with his cousins. Levin adds that Charles would likely want Harry and Meghan's children present.
Notably, Prince Archie celebrated his fourth birthday on May 6, 2023, the same day as King Charles's coronation.
However, a potential reunion of the Sussexes with the royal family could pose financial considerations. Prince William might face the dilemma of funding not only Prince Harry and Meghan Markle but also their children, Archie and Lilibet, in addition to Prince Harry and Meghan's own royal duties, housing, and schooling expenses.
Prince Charles currently receives £24 million annually from the Duchy of Cornwall, and this surplus might diminish as he funds the activities of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. If Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were to rejoin the monarchy as working members, they might be funded by the Duchy of Cornwall, according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.
He suggests that there may not be an issue in financing them, as the monarchy requires young blood, particularly with a limited number of working Royals under the age of 70.
However, Fitzwilliams emphasizes that the idea of Harry and Meghan returning to the monarchy after recent events is quite extraordinary.
