Meghan Markle is reportedly acutely aware that her upcoming visit to the United Kingdom carries significant implications for her and Prince Harry’s relationship with the royal family. According to a former royal insider, the Duchess of Sussex understands the importance of managing her public profile during the trip to avoid damaging any potential opportunities for reconciliation.Speaking on behalf of ActionNetwork, former royal butler Grant Harrold offered his assessment of Meghan’s likely approach to the visit. Harrold, who has worked within royal circles and understands the expectations surrounding such occasions, suggested that both Meghan and Harry appear to recognise the delicate nature of their upcoming return to Britain.
Grant Harrold on Meghan Markle’s approach to building bridges
Harrold outlined what he believes should be Meghan’s strategy for the trip. “If I were her, I would try to be as low profile as possible,” the former staffer said. “I do think she and Harry are becoming more conscious of that and seem keen to make amends, so maybe she will use this trip to build bridges rather than promote brand Meghan.”The former royal employee acknowledged, however, that predicting Meghan’s actual behaviour presents challenges. “I would love it if she went down this route, but again, there is always a chance we will see her pop up at a few events,” Harrold noted.
Meghan Markle should not leverage royal ties for celebrity events
Harrold expressed particular concern about one potential pitfall during Meghan’s visit. The former employee believes it would be strategically unwise for the Duchess to use her royal connections to advance her personal celebrity brand or business interests.“She definitely shouldn’t be using it for celebrity events” Harrold stated directly. “It is very likely that she will get invited to things. Being realistic, I think there is a chance we will see her go to a few things and promote herself and her brand. It really wouldn’t be a great idea, and if there are talks of a possible reunion, it could affect things.”
The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly aware that her UK visit could play a key role in future reconciliation efforts with the royal family.image credit (Instagram)
Tom Bower claims Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are ‘crawling back’
Royal biographer Tom Bower offered a considerably harsher assessment of the motivations behind the couple’s apparent push toward reconciliation. Speaking during an episode of ‘The Royalist’ podcast, Bower said, “We’re seeing them effectively crawl on bended knees back to Britain, and they are to be pathetically grateful if King Charles III agrees.”“I think, for Harry, it’s worse because Harry is isolated in California. He misses his roots, he misses England and somehow wants to worm his way back into the affections not only of his own family, but of the British people.”
Tom Bower on Meghan Markle’s desperation for fame and recognition
Bower directed particularly sharp criticism toward Meghan, characterising her motivations as driven by a fundamental need for public recognition and validation. The biographer claimed that the Duchess of Sussex and her husband have exhausted their options for achieving success independent of their royal connections.
Royal commentators suggest Meghan’s approach during the visit could influence the future of relations between the Sussexes and the monarchy.image credit (Instagram)
“They’ve run out of ideas, and their finances are basically in jeopardy,” Bower alleged. “Meghan is someone who is desperate for fame. She’s desperate for recognition. She is desperate for money, of course and status. And it just seems to her that a visit to the royal family in Britain would restore to her the credibility she once had.”Bower’s assessment presents a starkly different narrative from Harrold’s more measured observation about Meghan’s consciousness regarding the need to build bridges. Where Harrold sees the potential for strategic reconciliation, Bower sees desperation driving a calculated bid to polish up a tarnished reputation by cosying up to the monarchy.The upcoming July visit will provide an opportunity to observe which characterisation proves more accurate regarding Meghan and Harry’s actual behaviour and the tone they adopt during their time in Britain.
