Their rift with the royal family stems from a series of allegations made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, both in interviews and through their Netflix documentary series. While Harry feels obligated to repair the damage caused by these allegations, Meghan prefers to stay out of the fray, as shared by a source with Okay magazine. Despite the challenges, Harry is determined to mend the relationship and regrets how things have unfolded. The insider revealed that Harry sees repairing the rift as the only viable option, acknowledging the difficulty of undoing the damage caused over the years.
Meanwhile, Harry is expected to make a longer visit to the UK so King Charles can meet his grandchildren in person. Royal expert Pauline McLaren commented on Harry's swift departure, suggesting that while he wanted to offer support, he also didn't want to exacerbate concerns about the king's health by prolonging his stay. McLaren sees this as a positive step towards better relations between Harry and his father, anticipating a longer visit in the future to facilitate a meeting between the king and his grandchildren.