This is the Sussexes’ last chance
THE KING’S first speech to the nation set out Harry and Meghan’s future.
While he expressed his love for them, he noted they will “continue to build their lives overseas”. But will they come back to the fold?they are at a crossroads.
William offered them an olive branch with an invitation to join him and Catherine as they inspected flowers outsidewindsor Castle and spoke to crowds.
And Charles has bent the rules to allow
Harry to wear military uniform for the grandchildren’s vigil around the Queen’s coffin.
The Sussex children’s titles of Prince and Princess – under rules laid down by Georgev in 1917– have reportedly been granted, albeit without the honorific HRH.
Harry and Meghan arguably forfeited their HRH when they ceased to become “working royals”.
Harry is a prodigal son who walked away from his duties, seeking commercial ventures overseas with his wife.
Even after the shock of the Oprahwinfrey interview and various outpourings directed against Harry’s family, the couple were welcomed home for these solemn events with
Meghan presented as part of that family.the end of the Queen’s long life of service is surely the time to renew family relationships for the future.william and Harry walked together behind the Queen’s coffin to the lying in state in Westminster Hall.
They will walk behind her coffin to her funeral, just as they walked behind their mother’s 25 years ago.
This is a unique opportunity to seize offers of family affection and solidarity. What they do next is crucial. Harry has delayed his book launch.will he take out any incendiary remarks or will he add more now the Queen is gone?
Will Meghan continue her attacks in her interviews – or take a more appropriate path without loaded comments about her husband’s family?
Monetising private family moments would only deepen the split between the Sussexes and the royals.this is the couple’s last chance.
Hopefully, they will swallow their pride and at least meet Charles andwilliam halfway.
Perhaps the Queen’s legacy as a peacemaker can make peace descend on the feuding elements in her own family.
It’s as if the new King and the new Prince of Wales are saying: “It’s up to you, but you’re still part of the family if you want to be.”