Prince Harry is reportedly planning a surprise visit to the UK in an attempt to mend his fractured relationship with the Royal Family. This move comes after Harry was reportedly ignored on three recent occasions, leaving him feeling frustrated and determined to take action. A source close to the Royal Family revealed to Closer magazine that Harry is feeling the weight of the situation and believes he needs to confront his family directly. “He can’t believe it’s come to this, and he’s now saying he’s going to fly over and force them to face him. He’s still a prince, after all; they’re still his family, and whether they like it or not, he’s refusing to just be cast aside,” the source shared.
The source further emphasized the emotional toll this situation has taken on Harry, adding: “He continues to be heartbroken and confused by the way he’s being treated by the royals. It’s as though he doesn’t exist anymore.” Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, is reportedly trying to be supportive of his decision but harbors reservations. Sources close to the Sussexes have revealed that while Meghan is trying to remain objective, she worries that reconciling with the Royal Family might not be the healthiest path for Harry.
Despite Harry’s intentions, it seems unlikely that his family’s stance will change, even with a personal visit. “The odds that his family is going to suddenly change their tune just because Harry shows up in person are not high, to say the least. He’s been over there already and couldn’t get the time of day from any of them, not even his dad, so it’s hard to understand why he thinks this trip is going to be different,” the source explained.
Harry’s recent experiences with the Royal Family have been marked by exclusion. He was not invited to Trooping the Colour, the King’s official birthday celebration, and had to watch the event unfold from the United States, feeling “upset and emotional” as he witnessed footage of Princess Kate Middleton. His attempt to see his father, King Charles, during a May trip was also unsuccessful, as the monarch was reportedly “too busy” to meet his younger son. Adding to Harry’s feelings of alienation, he was not invited to the wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster, who married 30-year-old Olivia Henson on June 7th.
With this surprise visit, Harry hopes to break through the current impasse and find a path towards reconciliation with his family. However, the success of his endeavor remains uncertain, given the Royal Family’s apparent reluctance to engage.
