Royal experts have suggested that while King Charles and the royal family might be open to forgiving Harry, Meghan would need to rebuild their trust if she genuinely wants to reintegrate into the royal fold. Since stepping back from their senior royal duties in 2020, the couple, who currently reside in California, has faced declining popularity due to their critical remarks about fellow members of the royal family.
Peter Andrew, speaking on GB News, noted that the British public is generally tolerant but has been disappointed with Harry. However, Andrew believes that if Harry were to return and offer apologies, public opinion would likely lean towards forgiveness, given the country's history of forgiveness.
Eli Costello, another commentator, shares the view that the UK would be more forgiving towards Harry than Meghan. Costello believes that the British public still holds a great deal of love and sympathy for Harry, particularly due to the tragic events surrounding his mother, Princess Diana. However, forgiveness for Meghan might be more challenging to achieve.
Despite this, Meghan Markle is reportedly making efforts to improve her image in Britain. Reports suggest that she has hired a UK-based PR executive to assist in this endeavor. The couple's desire to return to the UK remains a topic of ongoing discussion, with public opinion divided on whether their actions and criticisms can be forgiven and forgotten.