Prince Harry is navigating a difficult crossroads. Though he seems to be thriving in the U.S., reports suggest otherwise. The estranged royal is said to miss his homeland, his friends, and perhaps even the privileged lifestyle he left behind.
The question now arises: should Harry return to the UK without his children? As Archie and Lilibet grow older, will they feel drawn to Buckingham Palace and their royal roots?
Or will Harry and Meghan’s decision to limit their connection with the royal family mean they might never desire to meet their cousins, aunts, uncles, or grandfather?
Despite stepping away from royal duties on his own terms, Harry faces the responsibility of mending his fractured family ties. Returning to the UK to reconcile with King Charles and Prince William is essential, but doing so alone, without Meghan or their children, might be the best approach.
While leaving Archie and Lilibet behind would be far from ideal, it avoids the challenges of bringing them into a situation without guaranteed state-funded security—a request Harry previously lost in court but is appealing to review.
Uprooting their lives at such a young age, coupled with the relentless scrutiny of British paparazzi, would be unfair. For now, Harry’s journey to rebuild relationships might be one he must undertake alone.
