Look who’s shown up in town again—none other than Prince Harry himself, now more famously known as the Duke of Netflix and the Earl of Oversharing.
After years of airing out royal grievances faster than you can say “Spare,” Harry has found his way back across the Atlantic. And surprise—he’s not just here for tea and sentiment. He’s got his eye on something rather specific: a prime spot on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the upcoming 80th anniversary of VE Day.
According to royal commentator Neil Sean, Harry is quietly hoping to arrange a one-on-one with his brother, the Prince of Wales. His goal? To talk his way onto that iconic balcony. His reasoning, of course, hinges on his military service—a point he rarely lets anyone forget. In his mind, that service is a ticket back into the royal spotlight, even if it’s just for one glorious, fleeting wave to the crowd.
But this is the same man who once accused the royal family of unconscious bias, cold cruelty, and everything in between. He left, slammed the door behind him, and then tried suing for re-entry. Now, perhaps realizing that Hollywood fame doesn't quite measure up to royal privilege—especially without the tiaras—he seems keen to reinsert himself into the royal picture. And what better place than the balcony, the crown jewel of royal photo ops? It’s more than just a structure—it’s the monarchy’s unofficial Instagram moment. Appear there, and you’re seen as part of the inner circle again. At least, that’s how it looks from Harry’s perspective.
Of course, there’s one not-so-small obstacle standing in the way: William. If you think the Prince of Wales—the same man rumored to have nearly exploded with fury after reading Spare—is going to casually wave Harry onto the balcony for a family photo op, you might be spending too much time in Montecito. William now plays a key role in royal decisions, especially with King Charles focusing on his health. And if there’s one thing William is known for, it’s a strong dislike of drama—particularly the Netflix variety.
Still, Harry seems to think enough time has passed. Maybe he believes the anger has faded, the wounds have scabbed over just enough to allow for one symbolic gesture—a quick appearance, a silent truce, a “hello, commoners” moment. And what better justification than his time in uniform? Though some of his more skeptical military peers might say that time involved more press than peril, Harry is banking on it being enough.
Whatever the outcome, one thing is certain: we’ll all be watching. And Harry? He’ll be hoping, waiting, and very likely perfecting that royal wave in front of the mirror.
