Meghan Markle faces dilemma as Palace plans Charles, Harry reunion

Meghan Markle may be facing a tricky decision as reports suggest Buckingham Palace is considering a reunion between King Charles and Prince Harry during the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.

While the Duchess of Sussex has always accompanied the Duke to the Games, her relationship with the UK remains rocky.

The last time Meghan attended a royal event in the country was Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee in 2022 and later attended her funeral the same year.

Writing on the matter, royal expert Daniela Elser penned that the palace might use Harry’s return to improve the King's public image, possibly by including their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in the moment.

However, she noted that it is “unclear” how Meghan would feel about that, especially since she hasn’t shown any interest in reconnecting with the UK or the royal family.

“And thus we get to the really big question mark in of all of this – where would Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex fit into this misty-eyed family scene? She has proudly been to every one of the five Games that have taken place since she started dating ‘Aitch’, every time turning up to hug, wave and cheer her way into competitors and their families’ hearts and selfie reels,” Elser wrote for News.com.au.

“But, you know. Britain. Aside from the late Queen’s funeral, the last time that she attended any sort of formal event in the UK, a service at St Paul’s Cathedral for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022, there were reportedly boos from the crowd,” she added.

Elser further penned, “Polling hardly suggests that Meghan would face a particularly enthusiastic welcome. YouGov research done in May recorded the duchess’ lowest popularity to date. 65 per cent of Bris have a negative opinion of the 43-year-old as opposed to 20 per cent with a positive one.

“Added to which, the duchess has shown zero interest in making nice with the UK, the royal family or anyone who thinks beer should be drunk room temperature, and according to your view, understandably so.

“I wonder, how might she feel about her kids possibly being used to gin up some nice rosy publicity for the King?”