These talks arose amid reported tensions regarding Prince Harry's role as a counselor of State, a position that designates him as one of seven members of the royal family eligible to deputize for the king in his absence or during illness.
King Charles has chosen to retain Prince Harry as one of his counselors of State, a role that requires a UK domicile. In response to this situation, there were suggestions from certain sources that arrangements might be made to lease a property on a Royal Estate for Harry and Meghan.
One potential option mentioned was an apartment at Kensington Palace, where Prince William and Kate have their residence in the private office. However, these suggestions were swiftly dismissed, and Harry's access to Kensington Palace was denied.
Royal aides clarified that temporary accommodation would be provided to Prince Harry if he were to visit the UK, with the exception of Kensington. Nonetheless, any such visit would necessitate prior permission from Buckingham Palace. Following their eviction from Frogmore Cottage, the Sussexes currently lack a designated home when on UK soil, and they must seek permission from Buckingham Palace to stay on any of the Royal Estates.
Sources emphasized that the palace would make provisions where possible but required advance notice of such visits. Notably, earlier this month, Prince Harry was denied a room at Windsor Castle, one of the largest residences globally. Concerns exist regarding his proximity to The Prince and Princess of Wales, leading to a security services risk assessment on Prince Harry.
The assessment suggests he poses a potential threat to the royal family due to recent actions such as disclosing security plans and information that could endanger their safety. Harry's behavior, including discussing the upbringing of the Wales' children and expressing anger and resentment toward his family, has raised concerns about his state of mind.
Consequently, there is a preference to house him in a separate building away from the main royal family residences, with UK military police stationed outside for protection, both for him and the royal family.
Meanwhile, in response to recent reports about Meghan Markle potentially entering politics, an expert expressed the opinion that The Duchess of Sussex should relinquish her royal title. Pauline McLaren, a professor of marketing and consumer research at Royal Holloway University of London, argued that when Meghan was advocating for parental leave, she used her "Duchess of Sussex" title, which she deemed inappropriate.
McLaren suggested that this indicates Meghan's uncertainty about her direction. McLaren pointed out that Meghan could have identified herself as the co-founder of Archewell or as an actress, instead of relying on her royal title. The use of the title for political purposes was seen as questionable and a potential source of confusion about Meghan's intentions.
