Prince William ‘derailed’ after Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s shock return to UK
Prince William has reportedly been left reeling after his estranged brother Prince Harry’s shock return to the UK with wife Meghan Markle.
Prince William has reportedly been left reeling after his estranged brother Prince Harry’s shock return to the UK with wife Meghan Markle.
Although the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s return from California has been interpreted by some royal commentators as a peace symbol between the brothers, New Idea is reporting Prince Harry remains “just as angry” with the royal family since he fled to the US in 2020.
“There will be no imminent mea culpa from Harry by the sounds of things,” the source told New Idea.
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Reports say the hostility is causing Prince William to feel ‘unsettled’ by the move, with the presumption he will be forced to “keep a watchful eye” over Harry and his family.
“There’s a sense that William is going to have to be watching over his shoulder the whole time,” the insider said.
“He doesn’t know what his brother is going to spring on them all next.
“This was meant to be a happy time for him. Catherine is doing well and George is just about to start Eton [College]. This has just derailed them.”
It’s already being reported that Meghan and Harry are worried the move “was a mistake” as the stress of uprooting and relocating their two children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, takes its toll.
“They’re up to their necks in moving boxes while dealing with all the negative headlines and the very mixed reception they’re getting,” the source told new Idea.
“There’s so much still to manage back in Montecito. . .The eight-hour time difference between Los Angeles and London is making everything more complicated.
“Then there’s the uncertainty over how things are going to go with the royals, and the British public.”
The “financial pressure” is building on the couple also, despite the rumour the move is being funded by billionaire Ian Wace.
“They spent a fortune to fly there by private jet because of the dogs – it was worth it to them because their dogs are part of the family – but it was another huge expense,” the source said.
