However, a police chief interviewed by the Sunday Telegraph expressed skepticism, stating that while many politicians make promises about reconciliation, their actions often fall short. Prince Harry proposed resuming discussions in the following year. Notably, his father, who was the king of Canada rather than the king of England, and head of the Anglican Church, has been regarded as a key figure in reconciliation talks, advocating for the recognition of the plight of indigenous peoples.
However, the palace swiftly clarified the situation 90 minutes later, stating that the lack of a royal role for Prince Harry was astonishing. Despite ongoing reconciliation talks between the Crown and Canada's First Nations, sources affirmed that the terms of the Sandringham Summit agreement, which detailed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's departure from the working royal family, remain unchanged. Consequently, Prince Harry has no possibility of assuming a temporary working role within the royal family, particularly given his father's health condition.
Esther Crook, a renowned writer and broadcaster, commented on the situation, deeming it inappropriate for Prince Harry to meet with Canada's first head of state, as he is no longer a working royal. Crook emphasized the importance of assessing an individual's abilities and questioned what actions Prince Harry would take regarding the indigenous people's plight. The irony lies in his attempt to be a diplomatic force for reconciliation while simultaneously positioning himself as a model of the colonial white savior complex.
In response, a written statement from the palace unequivocally declared that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle do not represent the crown in any capacity and are simply independent commoners residing outside the UK. To prevent potential international incidents, it may be necessary for the couple to take extensive measures. The palace must take a stronger stance on the issue, considering Prince Harry's true character and the potential implications of his actions.
It has been suggested that the only way to resolve this situation is for the couple to pursue legal action against the British government, accusing them of misrepresentation and seeking a legal order to prohibit any implied or real connections with the British royal family in the UK. This would transform the matter from a family affair into a legal issue, ultimately putting an end to any claims of royalty in any other country.
