A royal commentator has hinted that despite Prince Harry’s controversial actions and the ongoing tension with the Royal Family, the moment may be approaching to consider welcoming him back into the fold.
The Duke of Sussex has remained distant from the Firm since his dramatic departure five years ago, when he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down from their roles as senior royals and relocated to California.
Now settled in Montecito with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, the Sussexes have carved out a new life. However, their post-exit revelations have only widened the divide between them and the rest of the royals, with many describing the relationship as “frosty.”
During his recent visit to the UK, Harry did not reunite with his father, King Charles III, who was away on a State Visit to Italy. Harry was in London to appeal a ruling related to his security arrangements, highlighting the ongoing complications of his status in the UK.
While the Duke is not believed to have seen the King in person since February 2024, Alan Cochrane, a commentator for The Telegraph, suggests it may be time to call an end to “Harry’s War.” Cochrane acknowledged that Harry had “behaved badly—very badly, even,” but posed the question of whether King Charles might be willing to extend forgiveness.
“Harry finds himself estranged from a father who would still welcome him back, even if reconciliation with his older brother seems unlikely,” Cochrane wrote. “Perhaps we’re nearing the beginning of the end of Harry’s War.”
Cochrane conceded that any reconciliation would be complex, as family disputes of this depth often are.
However, he found hope in Harry’s recent words during his London court appearance.
Harry is currently appealing the dismissal of his legal challenge against the Home Office, which had determined that he was not entitled to the same level of publicly funded security when visiting the UK. Despite a judge’s ruling last year that the decision was reasonable, Harry remains firm in his stance.
In a statement made during the hearing, Harry said: “The UK is my home. It’s a crucial part of my children’s heritage, and I want them to feel at home here as much as they do in the US. But that’s not possible unless they can be kept safe when in the UK.”
Cochrane noted that while Meghan Markle is often blamed for the royal fallout, there should be no doubt about Harry’s unwavering devotion to her. He added, “Regardless of how the court rules, the wounds of harsh words and past behavior won’t be easily healed. But, as Churchill said, let the victors be magnanimous.”
He concluded by saying that the time has come for a reconciliation within the House of Windsor, but it must begin with a clear sign from Harry that he truly wants to be part of it again.
