According to royal expert and author Tom Quinn, Meghan's clear stance on not returning to the UK is a major point of contention between the couple. While Prince Harry is rumored to visit the UK in May for the 10th anniversary commemoration of the Invictus Games at St. Paul's Cathedral, it remains unclear whether he will have any interactions with his family members during his time in London. Despite Harry's desire for her moral support, it is unlikely that Meghan will accompany him on this trip.
Since the Sussexes relocated to Montecito, California, where they currently reside with their children Archie and Lilibet, relations between their family and the rest of the royal family have deteriorated. Author Omid Scobie, who penned the controversial books "Finding Freedom" in 2020 and "Endgame" in 2023, suggests that Megan never felt at home in the UK and has no intentions of returning.
Although Meghan made a brief visit to attend the burial of the late Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in 2022 and stopped over in London en route to the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 2023, she has made limited trips to the UK since returning to the US. Prince Harry, who is reportedly keen to visit the UK again, made a short visit to Clarence House following the news of his father's illness diagnosis and Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis earlier this year. After relocating to the US in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's actions and goals have stirred division and caused them to be perceived differently from traditional royals.
Some argue that they are no longer viewed as royals, having relinquished their royal titles, while others see them as celebrities based in Hollywood. The couple's popularity has reportedly diminished since their move to the US, contrasting with the continued public interest in Prince William and Princess Kate, who are still regarded as traditional members of the royal family.
