Prince Harry’s attempt to build an independent life in the United States alongside Meghan Markle appears to be unraveling.
After years of publicly criticizing the royal family, stepping away from his official duties, and seemingly burning bridges with King Charles and Prince William, he now finds himself in an awkward position. Reports indicate that Harry has returned to the UK in an effort to persuade King Charles to reinstate his royal title, a move that contradicts the very principles he and Meghan once championed. For years, they portrayed themselves as victims of an outdated and oppressive monarchy, accusing the institution of racism, cruelty, and emotional detachment. However, despite securing lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify, their brand in America is losing its appeal.
Their popularity has plummeted, once-promising opportunities have faded, and Meghan’s Hollywood ambitions seem to have hit a dead end. With financial struggles reportedly looming, Harry’s desire to reclaim the royal status he once renounced no longer seems surprising.
Sources suggest that Harry has come to terms with the reality that life outside the royal family is far more difficult than he and Meghan anticipated. Their Netflix projects have failed to captivate audiences, their Spotify contract was abruptly terminated, and the financial security they once took for granted as working royals now seems more appealing than ever. The very monarchy they once condemned has suddenly become their last hope. If there is one person unlikely to be pleased with Harry’s renewed interest in royal life, it is Meghan Markle. From the beginning, she positioned herself as a disruptor—someone who challenged and modernized the monarchy before ultimately breaking free from its constraints. She encouraged Harry to step away from royal life, convinced that their celebrity status alone would be enough to sustain them. However, her attempts to establish herself among Hollywood’s elite have not gone as planned. Despite efforts to align with A-list figures, invitations to major events have been scarce, and her business ventures have struggled to gain traction.
This situation puts Meghan in a difficult position. If Harry succeeds in reclaiming his title, it would be seen as an admission that leaving the royal family was a mistake—something Meghan is unlikely to acknowledge. She has built her entire public persona around the idea that she was a victim of the monarchy, and conceding defeat would damage her credibility. Yet, without their royal connections, their relevance is fading fast. King Charles, however, is reportedly in no rush to welcome his son back into the fold. After years of public attacks—including the explosive Oprah interview, Harry’s tell-all memoir Spare, and the controversial Netflix docuseries—Charles has every reason to question his son's true motives. The king has made it clear that royal titles come with responsibilities, and stripping Harry of his official duties was meant to be a permanent decision. Reversing that now could undermine the monarchy’s credibility.
Prince William is said to be firmly opposed to any attempt to reinstate Harry’s title. Having endured the brunt of his brother’s public accusations, he has every reason to resist a move that could allow Harry to exploit his royal status for future media deals or potential betrayals. If Harry regains his title, what is to stop him from using it to further capitalize on his royal connections? His return to the UK and plea for reinstatement suggest that life in America has not gone according to plan. The post-royal dream he and Meghan envisioned appears to be crumbling, and now he is seeking a way back in. The question remains: will the royal family grant him what he wants, or will they finally close the door on a prince who once turned his back on them? One thing is certain—Meghan is unlikely to be pleased with this development. And if history has shown us anything, when Meghan is unhappy, drama is never far behind.
