Prince Harry’s upcoming trip to London on September 8 for the WellChild Awards is drawing attention as it could mark the beginning of reconciliation with his father, King Charles. According to royal experts, this potential reunion is not only significant for Harry but also places Meghan Markle in a position where she may have to make a very difficult choice about her role and her children.
It has been reported that communication lines have opened between Harry’s team and Buckingham Palace, raising hopes for a private meeting between father and son. This would be the first time the pair have been in the same room since Charles’s cancer diagnosis in February 2024. Experts suggest such a meeting could create opportunities for healing but also difficult conversations between Harry and Meghan.
Meghan has previously admitted she struggles when apart from her children, Archie and Lilibet. In the second season of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, she revealed that spending nearly three weeks away from them left her feeling “not well,” a period believed to have been around Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022. Because of this, the possibility of her children being included in any reconciliation with the royal family is complicated. If she accompanies Harry, Meghan would have to confront the people she has openly criticized. If she allows Harry to take the children without her, she would be separated from them and risk being accused of snubbing the royal family again.
Harry, meanwhile, has expressed concern over his family’s safety in the UK. He has previously said that potential threats, particularly toward Meghan, are among the reasons he has avoided bringing them back. However, experts believe Harry privately feels a deep sense of loss that his children do not know their grandfather, and this visit may reignite his desire to address that.
Royal expert Duncan Larcombe suggests King Charles is eager to extend an olive branch, with behind-the-scenes efforts being made to end the family rift. For Harry, this may involve persuading Meghan to soften her stance. However, Meghan’s independence, ambition, and outspoken nature often clash with the expectations of royal life, where duty and restraint are paramount.
Ultimately, this London trip may represent more than just Harry’s charity commitment. It could be a pivotal moment in determining whether reconciliation within the royal family is truly possible — and whether Meghan is willing to be part of it
