Prince Harry had a successful visit to the UK this week, where he participated in events for the 2027 Invictus Games and reunited with his father, King Charles III. After engagements in London and Birmingham, the Duke of Sussex, accompanied by his wife Meghan Markle and their children Archie and Lilibet, met privately with the King and Queen, marking the first time Charles had seen his grandchildren in four years.
Following their UK trip, videos surfaced of both Harry and Meghan making separate on-screen appearances. Harry appeared on Joe Marler’s podcast, while a teaser and premiere date were revealed for Meghan’s upcoming appearance on MasterChef Australia, filmed during their visit Down Under in April.
During these appearances, both Harry and Meghan used their royal titles. Harry humorously referred to himself as the ‘Prince of England’ on the podcast, while Meghan challenged MasterChef contestants to prepare a dish ‘fit for a Duchess.’
Some royal observers were stirred by these comments, noting that Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal duties over six years ago. However, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond defended the couple, stating that their remarks were innocuous.
Jennie emphasized that Meghan likely had no influence on the MasterChef script and that it was expected for producers to create a tagline like ‘fit for a Duchess.’ She also mentioned that Meghan, as a Duchess, would not object to being referred to as such publicly.
Regarding Harry, Jennie praised his participation in the podcast, where he humorously acknowledged his royal titles. She described it as Harry showcasing his light-hearted side.
During their visit, Harry and Meghan spent time with the King and Queen at Highgrove, which was kept low-key. The Palace announced the meeting, stating that no photos or details would be shared.
Jennie suggested that the discreet nature of the meeting indicates trust between Harry, Meghan, and the Royal Family, potentially paving the way for healing the strained relationship between Harry and his father.
Jennie highlighted the importance of maintaining secrecy about the meeting, as it demonstrates the commitment to privacy from both sides. She also mentioned that it is positive that the children had the opportunity to meet both sides of their UK family.
In conclusion, Jennie expressed optimism that the grandchildren could now have video calls with King Charles and hoped for further reunions between Harry and his father.
