Any family member who wishes a happy family reunion and reconnects with baby Archie this summer will be very disappointed.
While Prince Harry is expected to attend Prince Philip’s 100th birthday celebrations and colored troops in June, as well as the long-awaited inauguration of a statue in memory of Diana at Kensington Palace in July, a new report says his wife Meghan Markle and son Archie will stay in California.
However, it is not due to harsh feelings (of which it is said that there are many). Sources told the Daily Mail that he will not attend for “personal and practical” reasons.
According to the newspaper, the family worries that the couple’s involvement in larger events could harm them.
“It should be strongly emphasized that there is still an element of uncertainty about this due to the unpredictable situation of COVID, but it is understood that it is very likely that the Duke will return alone,” a source said. “This is a personal and practical decision for the couple, but it would certainly help officials navigate what is likely to be a rather complicated situation.”
Another source told the newspaper: “Her Majesty made it very clear when they left the UK that Harry and Meghan were still much-loved members of their own family and would be welcome to attend family events. This is still true. “However, there is a need for some diplomacy. There is still a long way to go between Harry and many family members, particularly his brother. No one wants to repeat the service of the Commonwealth.”
In service last year, Harry and Meghan appeared to be chilled coldly by Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, the first time the couples had seen each other since Megxit.
This summer will be the first time Harry has seen his family since early March, but they did not bring Archie with them. The family has not seen the child since he was six months old.
“Harry wants to return for the great birthdays of the queen and Prince Philip,” a third source told Mail. “It simply came to our notice then. If Meghan returns, the feeling is that she would overshadow the occasion. People would just watch the “drama” of it all. Of course, it would be welcome, but the decision not to come would postpone this headache for at least a while. “
Harry is expected to stay at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, the house he and Meghan decided to keep as a British base.