According to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, speaking to GB News, any reunion involving Meghan, King Charles, and the wider Royal Family is unlikely to be straightforward. At the heart of the issue, he argues, is Meghan’s apparent lack of connection to the UK and her poor standing with the British public.

The Duchess of Sussex has not set foot in Britain since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022. Her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, were last seen in the UK earlier that year during the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Notably, King Charles has met his granddaughter Lilibet just once—when she was six months old.

While Prince Harry has returned to the UK several times on his own over the past three years, Meghan and the children have remained in the United States, reinforcing the sense of distance between the Sussex family and the rest of the monarchy.

Security could help—but it won’t solve everything

There may be a potential breakthrough on the horizon. A review is currently underway to assess whether Prince Harry and his family require enhanced security protection in the UK, amid claims that their current arrangements do not adequately reflect the risks they face.

Fitzwilliams acknowledged that increased security could “open the door” for Meghan to return to Britain—but warned that it would not remove the deeper barriers.

“Her ratings are absolutely terrible,” he said, pointing to public opinion polls. “She is not popular with the British public.”

‘No affection for Britain’

Beyond security and public perception, Fitzwilliams highlighted what he sees as a more fundamental issue: Meghan’s attitude toward the UK itself.

“She does not appear to have any affection for Britain,” he said. “That has never manifested itself. I can’t see Meghan coming to Britain before the Invictus Games—what would she do, and why would she come? It’s not as simple as just turning up and seeing King Charles.”

Invictus Games may force the issue

The next potential flashpoint will be the Invictus Games, set to take place in Birmingham in 2027. Founded by Prince Harry in 2014 while he was still a working royal, the Games have long been seen as one of his most significant legacies.

Harry has already extended invitations to members of the Royal Family ahead of the Birmingham event, raising the possibility of a rare public reunion. While no senior royals attended the Invictus anniversary service at St Paul’s Cathedral in 2024, the scale and symbolism of the 2027 Games could make attendance more likely.

Birmingham was selected over Washington, D.C., as the host city, with Harry praising the city’s deep ties to the Armed Forces community.

“We have no doubt the people of Birmingham will join in celebrating the unwavering respect and admiration we have for our veteran and service community,” he said, “showing the world how their courage ignites hope and unites us all.”

Whether that unity will extend to healing royal rifts—especially with Meghan involved—remains an open question.