Buckingham Palace watchers are bracing for a tense few weeks as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry prepare to pack their bags and settle back in Britain. According to people close to the family, the homecoming everyone expected to bring warmth is instead stirring up old wounds — especially for Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton.
A source who spoke to celebrity outlet OK! said that while King Charles is genuinely pleased at the idea of having his son nearby again, the mood inside the family is far from simple. "It will be very hard for him and Kate," the insider explained, adding that the sense of hurt caused by the Sussexes' earlier exit hasn't faded. "There is a deep sense of betrayal. It's going to be very hard for the family to ignore their presence."
Harry, along with wife Meghan and their two children, is expected to relocate later this summer, with Archie and Lilibet reportedly set to start school on British soil. A separate insider told People magazine that the king is quietly hopeful this could be the moment his two sons finally patch things up. "King Charles will want to see his sons William and Harry together over time," the source said. "This is the best opportunity we have seen in recent years."
Not everyone is convinced the reunion will go smoothly, though. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that with the brothers barely on speaking terms for years now, Harry and Meghan's return is landing William and Kate in an uncomfortable spot. "William is reportedly furious," Fitzwilliams noted, "but what is essential is that the king accepts that the Waleses and their children are the future of the monarchy."
Adding to the uncertainty, royal expert Kinsey Schofield has voiced doubt that any real reconciliation between the two brothers is on the horizon — at least not in the immediate future. For now, all eyes remain on how the Waleses will handle having the Sussexes back on home turf after years of distance.
Key Takeaways:
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set to move to the UK next month with children Archie and Lilibet.
- Insiders say the shift is putting real strain on Prince William and Kate Middleton.
- Royal sources claim William is "furious," while King Charles hopes it could finally bring his sons closer.
- Experts believe a full reunion between the brothers still looks unlikely any time soon.
