Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK may not stay smooth for long. According to broadcaster Shelagh Fogarty, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — currently based in Cotswolds after coming back to Britain — should brace themselves for a string of uncomfortable moments in the months ahead, largely triggered by how King Charles views their public role.
Fogarty, known for her work on LBC, believes the couple has already been reminded of their limits. She pointed to King Charles's recent letter, which made clear that Harry and Meghan are to be treated as private citizens rather than working royals.
Bringing up the pair's recent trip to Australia as an example, Fogarty argued that despite their official "private" status, the visit carried every hallmark of a royal tour. She said it had the look, the pace and the reception of one, even though neither Harry nor Meghan holds an active royal role anymore. In her view, this contradiction is exactly what the King's letter was aiming to correct.
She went further, predicting that this clash won't be a one-time issue. Fogarty said the couple is likely to keep running into similar situations, and that tensions could escalate rather than fade. Her reasoning is straightforward: as long as Harry and Meghan continue living a lifestyle that mirrors that of working royals — public appearances, high-profile engagements, global attention — while insisting they are no longer part of the institution, friction with Buckingham Palace is almost guaranteed.
The remarks add to a growing narrative suggesting that the Sussexes' UK return, rather than easing family tensions, may be reopening old disagreements about identity, image and where exactly Harry and Meghan stand within the modern monarchy.
Key Takeaways
- Broadcaster Shelagh Fogarty warns Harry and Meghan should expect more uncomfortable moments from the Palace.
- King Charles's recent letter reportedly reaffirmed that the couple are private citizens, not working royals.
- Their Australia trip is cited as looking like a royal tour despite their non-royal status.
- Fogarty believes tensions will keep resurfacing as long as the couple's public lifestyle resembles that of working royals.
- The situation reflects ongoing uncertainty over Harry and Meghan's role within the royal family.
