Princess Kate and Meghan Markle are back at the centre of fresh royal drama, with new claims of a tense summer reunion inside palace walls.
According to Heat, although Prince Harry has kicked off his UK trip solo, Meghan Markle’s UK return could still come to fruition. And with it, the potential for a rather awkward reunion between the royals.
Despite last-minute changes made to Harry’s protection, a spokesperson for the duke reportedly confirmed this week that the Prince had vowed to look at ‘all options’ to allow his wife and children to join him in the UK.
It came following Harry’s attempts to secure enhanced security provisions, which were declined.
The possibility of Meghan coming back into the royal fold has reportedly left Kate uneasy. One source told the publication: “This is Kate’s worst nightmare.”
Why Princess Kate and Meghan Markle could be heading for an awkward palace moment
The insider claimed Charles wants to keep communication open with Harry and Meghan. But Kate reportedly takes a far more cautious view.
The source said: “Charles is trying to keep lines of communication open with his son and daughter-in-law, but Kate is far more cautious. Charles believes things can improve, and has never stopped hoping that the family will heal, but Kate and Prince William remain deeply wary after years of private family matters becoming public.”
The same insider said Kate fears more than Meghan simply returning to Britain. She reportedly worries about what access to private royal spaces could mean, following Buckingham Palace’s accommodation offer to the Sussexes.
They added: “Kate’s biggest concern isn’t Meghan coming back to Britain – it’s what comes with it. Kate worries about history repeating itself once they’re back inside Palace walls and privy to private moments. Kate thinks it’s dangerous territory, because she feels the Sussexes could worm their way back in. She feels they’ve all paid a very high price over the last few years – she’s cautious about giving them access again when there are still unresolved feelings. She wouldn’t be surprised if it was some sort of trap and the timing couldn’t be more delicate.”
The Harry, Meghan, William and Kate feud
Tensions between the couples have fuelled headlines for years. Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal life in 2020, and the fallout only grew after major interviews and projects.
During the 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview, Meghan disputed reports that she made Kate cry before the 2018 wedding. Meghan said Kate made her cry during a disagreement over flower-girl dresses.
Harry later revisited another clash in Spare. He wrote that Meghan joked Kate had “baby brain”. He claimed that Kate replied: “We’re not close enough for you to talk about my hormones.”
Aside from Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022, the Sussexes have not visited the UK together since the platinum jubilee.
Kensington Palace and representatives for Harry and Meghan have been contacted for comment.
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