Meghan Markle’s List of Demands for Returning to the UK

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00:00Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, reportedly ready to reconcile, but only if King Charles agrees to

00:05their terms. The royal family feud may not be cooling down anytime soon. According to one royal

00:11expert, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be open to patching things up with King Charles,

00:15but only if their list of demands is met. Ever since Harry and Meghan stepped back from their

00:20royal duties in 2020 and set up their new life in California, tensions have been running high

00:25between them and the rest of the firm. Now, amid King Charles' ongoing health concerns,

00:31Harry has spoken publicly about his desire for reconciliation. But according to royal

00:36commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, any reunion between the Sussexes and the monarchy won't come

00:41without conditions, and those conditions could cause more drama than healing. Reports claim Prince

00:47Harry wants to invite his father to the Invictus Games in 2027. Rumors have been swirling that Harry

00:53is considering extending an olive branch to his father by inviting him to the 2027 Invictus Games.

00:59Some sources say such an invitation could pave the way for thawing, icy relations, though insiders

01:04also note that the formal invites are handled by the organization itself, not Harry personally.

01:09Still, the idea of King Charles attending one of Harry's most high-profile events

01:13is being seen as a symbolic first step toward reconnection. Yet experts warn that appearances

01:19like this could be more than family bonding moments. They could also provide major publicity

01:23opportunities for Meghan and Harry's personal brand. A public reunion for Harry and the royal family

01:29could mean carefully staged photo ops with Archie and Lilibet. One of the reported conditions of

01:34reconciliation would involve the couple making appearances with King Charles in front of cameras.

01:39Fitzwilliams claims that Meghan and Harry would want their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet,

01:44to be visibly included. The photo opportunities which transpired would be of immeasurable use to

01:50the Sussexes' brand, Fitzwilliams told The Express. For Harry and Meghan, such images would send a strong

01:56message of family unity while also boosting their global profile. But for the palace, it could look

02:01more like a staged PR exercise than genuine reconciliation. Meghan and Harry allegedly want their children to

02:08choose if they become working royals. Perhaps the most dramatic of the alleged demands is tied directly to

02:14Archie and Lilibet's future. When King Charles ascended the throne after Queen Elizabeth II's passing,

02:20Archie and Lilibet were granted the titles of Prince and Princess, thanks to long-standing royal rules.

02:26Reports suggest that Harry and Meghan want those titles recognized formally and included in official

02:31documents, giving their children the option of stepping into royal duties when they are older.

02:36The couple has allegedly gone so far as to use the HRH titles on their children's passports.

02:42However, experts point out that King Charles and Prince William are unlikely to agree to such terms.

02:48Allowing Archie and Lilibet to choose later in life could complicate the monarchy's already

02:52delicate balancing act between tradition, modernity, and slimmed-down royal roles.

02:59Royal experts say a contract could be part of the deal to get Harry and Meghan back to the UK.

03:04Another surprising claim is that Meghan and Harry may push for an agreement that clearly outlines

03:09expectations between themselves and the rest of the royal family. Such a contract would include terms

03:14for appearances, levels of involvement, and how their family is portrayed publicly. While no official

03:20confirmation of this idea exists, the suggestion highlights the strained trust between both sides.

03:25For the Sussexes, boundaries may feel necessary to protect themselves.

03:29For the palace, however, putting family matters into writing would be an unprecedented and dramatic step.

03:35While Harry has spoken publicly about wanting to rebuild bridges, commentators remain skeptical that his

03:44demands will be accepted. Fitzwilliams argues that asking for staged public moments, official contracts,

03:50and long-term commitments for Archie and Lilibet is unrealistic given how deeply strained the relationships

03:56already are. Reconciliation may be possible, but not on terms dictated by Harry and Meghan, Fitzwilliams noted.

04:02He believes King Charles and Prince William are unlikely to bend to such conditions,

04:06even in the name of family unity.

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