Following a slew of shocking admissions from Harry and Meghan, the tumultuous relationship between the Sussexes and the monarchy reached its pinnacle. The main targets of these revelations, which span their Oprah Winfrey interview, their Netflix documentary series, and Prince Harry's planned memoir, have been King Charles, Prince William, and Princess Kate.
Despite Prince Harry's recent return to the UK to mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, there has been no formal reunion with the royal family. Dr. Ed Owens, a renowned author whose work includes "After Elizabeth: Can the Monarchy Save Itself?", has offered insights into how King Charles should address these pointed attacks from his youngest son and daughter-in-law.
In an interview with GB News, Dr. Owens noted that King Charles has demonstrated his readiness to reconcile, and now the onus lies on Harry and Meghan to decide whether they want to heal the wounds that have been opened up between them and the rest of the royal family. Dr. Owens emphasized the importance of King Charles maintaining a positive public image, suggesting that presenting himself as conciliatory is the best way to protect his reputation as a public figure.
However, the path to reconciliation may not be as straightforward as it appears. Reports indicate that Harry and Meghan are seeking an apology from the royal family for their treatment. Dr. Owens cautioned King Charles against granting this demand, as it would imply an acknowledgment of serious wrongdoing on the part of the royal family. He pointed out that the blame doesn't rest solely with the royal family but also partially with Harry and Meghan.
While the estrangement between Harry, Meghan, and the royal family has endured for over a year, the couple's interactions with King Charles and other family members have been limited. Although Prince Harry attended his father's coronation earlier this year, there was a noticeable distance during the event. Last month, he returned to the UK for the WellChild Awards and to commemorate the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, but there is no indication of meetings with King Charles or Prince William.
