For decades, the British monarchy symbolized continuity, tradition, and a carefully curated public image, navigating scandals and scrutiny while projecting stability. Yet this image has been challenged lately as Prince Harry parted ways with the institution. The Duke of Sussex has successfully carved an identity outside the palace, his popularity growing daily.

This development came into sharp focus during Prince Harry’s recent business trip abroad, prompting a royal expert to warn that his enduring appeal among the masses could challenge the long-term stability of the royal family.

King Charles III has been warned over the “long-term stability” of his family following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2020 decision to exit the royal sphere and build a successful life in the US. Richard Kay, Daily Mail's editor-at-large, recently suggested in the outlet's Palace Confidential program that the monarchy, now split into two equally powerful factions, could face significant challenges ahead. He stressed that Prince Harry’s continued popularity abroad, despite a dip in the UK, may pose a problem unless he is gradually brought back into the royal system.

Commenting just days after the Duke of Sussex’s reunion with his father during his UK trip, Richard Kay further told the Daily Mail's Palace Confidential that the royal family’s current situation mirrors the 1930 split involving the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Like the Sussexes, the Windsors carried out “quasi-royal” engagements courtesy of their appeal among the masses. Kay stressed that such dual royal forces undermine the Crown's cohesive perception. Well, while this royal expert appears all for a royal reunion, another royal commentator not very long ago indicated that a key figure in the matter may resist it.

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Former royal expert Jennie Bond recently divulged why Meghan Markle would feel uncomfortable over her husband's reunion with his clan.

Amid Prince Harry’s return to his home soil on September 8, Jennie Bond told OK! that Meghan Markle’s past struggles within royal life could make a full family reunion challenging. Bond noted that it is natural for the Suits alum to somewhat feel “threatened” by Prince Harry being drawn back into the royal circle. She, however, added that the Invictus founder would likely not take any steps without his wife's agreement, suggesting the potential royal reunion will highly depend on the Duchess of Sussex’s ease regarding the same.

With everything said, the current dynamics within the royal family underscore a monarchy at a crossroads, torn between tradition and modern independence. Prince Harry’s global appeal challenges the once-unquestioned authority of the Crown, while Meghan Markle’s cautious stance adds another layer of complexity. As the palace navigates these delicate negotiations, the future of the royal family may hinge less on protocol and more on personal loyalties, it appears, and the ability to balance individual identity with the weight of centuries-old expectations.

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