King Charles is being warned against caving in to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's demands for an apology from the royal family, even though he appears inclined to mend fences with them. Following a string of explosive accusations made by Harry and Meghan since their separation from the royal family in early 2020, the Sussexes' relationship with the royal family reached an all-time low.
Numerous of these claims were made against members of the royal family, including Prince William and Princess Kate. Harry returned to the United Kingdom recently, marking the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing. However, he did not meet with any members of the royal family during his visit.
Dr. Ed Owens, author of "After Elizabeth: Can the Monarchy Save Itself," offers insights into how King Charles should handle these attacks from his younger son and daughter-in-law. Dr. Owens suggests that it shows King Charles is ready for reconciliation, and the responsibility now lies with Harry and Meghan to decide whether they wish to heal the wounds that have opened between them and the rest of the royal family. King Charles has maintained a high moral standing and positioned himself as a conciliator to preserve his reputation as a public figure.
The key is how the public perceives this effort, as King Charles wants to maintain a positive reputation with the British people. Dr. Owens adds that keeping the door open for Harry and Meghan is essential if they decide to return.
However, the path to reconciliation might not be as straightforward as it appears. Reports indicate that Harry and Meghan seek an apology from the royal family for how they were treated. Dr. Owens cautions against granting this request, as it could be seen as an admission of a serious mistake on the royal family's part. King Charles and other members of the royal family do not accept full blame, believing that Harry and Meghan share responsibility for the situation.
For over a year, Harry and Meghan have not had face-to-face conversations with King Charles or other members of the royal family. Despite being in the UK on several occasions, they have not met with King Charles or Prince William.
