Prince Harry, despite any uncertainties, made the decision to fly on a 10-hour commercial flight to be with his father, even though the actual meeting between them lasted a mere 30 minutes. During his brief 25-hour stay in Britain, Prince Harry was not invited to meet with his brother Prince William or his sister-in-law Princess Kate. This situation arises despite Prince Harry previously stating that he is open to reconciling with his family, mentioning in an interview with Tom Bradby last year that "the door is always open" and expressing his hope for dialogue. He emphasized that silence would not improve the situation and that there is much to discuss.
A royal expert, Duncan Lam, suggests that Meghan Markle is not inclined to go out of her way to make the royal family comfortable amidst the ongoing feud. Lam highlights that Meghan, as an outsider to the royal family, cannot take the first step or easily access other family members. The couple has made public criticisms of the royal family through various means, including an interview with Oprah Winfrey and the release of a Netflix documentary, as well as Prince Harry's upcoming memoir.
According to Lam, if there is to be progress in healing the rift, Prince Harry must be the driving force. Lam suggests that behind-the-scenes efforts should include some form of apology, potentially even a personal apology from King Charles himself. While Prince Harry may experience some guilt, he still perceives himself as a victim in this situation.
