A fresh royal rumour is making the rounds, and it centres on the future of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. According to sources close to the palace, Prince William is already certain that his brother and sister-in-law will not stay in Britain for long.
The claims were reported by Closer magazine at a time when Harry's long-running fight over police security in the UK remains unresolved. People close to the situation say the Sussexes have privately hinted to friends that they could pack up and go back to the US if the protection they want is not granted.
That news has reportedly not worried the future king. One insider says William does not think the couple will last even another six months on British soil. He is said to be waiting for them to realise that they cannot simply force their way into getting everything they ask for, and then return to America on their own.
The same source explains why William is keeping his distance from the security row. Anything he says or does, they claim, could be used against him by Harry later, so he is leaving the matter in the hands of the authorities and hoping the right decision is made.
When it comes to his private feelings, the insider suggests William's view is blunt: the sooner the couple leaves, the better.
Royal writer Tom Sykes has added his own take on his Substack. He says William
has publicly maintained a dignified silence, yet people around him describe a
prince who is dismayed by the situation but not at all shocked by his
brother's moves.
Key Takeaways
- Royal insiders claim Prince William is convinced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will end up back in the United States.
- The Prince of Wales reportedly gives the couple no more than six months in Britain.
- William is said to be staying out of Harry's security dispute so nothing he does can be turned against him.
- Harry and Meghan have reportedly told friends they may return to America if police protection is refused.
- Royal commentator Tom Sykes says William has stayed silent in public but is privately "dismayed" and not surprised.
