Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s plans to possibly return to the United Kingdom this summer are reportedly causing a lot of anxiety within the royal family. Latest reports suggest that their visit could pose logistical, political, and emotional challenges for the monarchy. As concerns around their safety have eased and the Invictus Games are approaching, sources say the couple’s return to Britain is causing “dread” among royals, with palace staff said to be “preparing for disruption.”
Meghan Markle’s UK return has royal staffers ‘preparing for disruption,’ per source
It has been more than five years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from senior royal duties. The royal couple have been living in Montecito with their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. As a result, the return of the Sussexes to Britain has reportedly caused a “huge amount of dread” across the monarchy. In fact, this would mark Markle’s first appearance in the U.K. since 2022.
As reported by RadarOnline, the timing of their visit is such that they could potentially meet King Charles. Moreover, the couple would most definitely receive widespread attention, as according to a source, the visit won’t be “low-key.” The source told RadarOnline, “When Meghan arrives, everything becomes louder, faster, and more complicated. Staff across several households are already preparing for disruption.”
Insiders further added that Prince William and Kate Middleton would be the first ones to “feel the shockwaves.” This is because, as per a former courtier, “every appearance becomes a comparison, every gesture parsed. It is exhausting, and they know what is coming.”
Moreover, the Duchess of Sussex has now successfully established her As Ever brand and has relaunched her career in the entertainment world with Netflix deals. According to a source, “She will not come back as a sidelined duchess. She will arrive as a successful Californian business figure, and that changes the dynamic completely.”
An insider noted that this kind of confidence “rattles people.” Another source remarked that since she understands what kinds of stories and visuals work best, she has the “power to upset the royals,” which is why there is reportedly “talk of chaos.”
Originally reported by Chhavi Puri on Reality Tea.
