00:00Royal family rift deepens as three-year Meghan absence triggers backlash.
00:04Kids used as shield.
00:07Meghan Markle has not visited the UK since Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in September 2022,
00:13marking over three years of absence.
00:15Her potential return ahead of the Invictus Games in Birmingham has sparked intense scrutiny,
00:20with reports suggesting she may bring Archie and Lilibet to ease public hostility,
00:25though critics question the motivations.
00:27Prince Harry's security remains unresolved.
00:31The Royal and VIP Executive Committee is reviewing whether armed protection will continue,
00:36a decision influencing Meghan's return.
00:38Their 2020s step back as working royals complicates matters,
00:42as the palace has limited control over Ravek's decisions.
00:46Meghan's UK approval rating has plummeted to the low 20s.
00:50Her last UK appearance during the 2022 Platinum Jubilee faced boos,
00:54raising concerns that her return could further harm her public image
00:58and make media navigation challenging.
01:01Buckingham Palace faces a delicate PR challenge.
01:05While King Charles may hope for reconciliation,
01:07Meghan's return risks worsening public sentiment.
01:11Media narratives are split,
01:12with Archie and Lilibet's involvement central to coverage.
01:16Meghan's return could affect US-UK relations and Commonwealth perceptions.
01:20Participation in the Invictus Games countdown in July 2026 is pivotal,
01:25potentially shaping public opinion and media focus.
01:29Prince William is unlikely to reconcile with Meghan,
01:32and ongoing legal cases involving Harry complicate the Sussexes' potential UK return.
01:37These lawsuits, unusual for senior royals,
01:40heighten political and media sensitivity.
01:42Bringing Archie and Lilibet raises ethical concerns over exposing them to intense public scrutiny,
01:48with experts questioning whether it serves the children or a PR strategy.
01:53Meghan's return could affect her brand ventures and UK media,
01:56tourism and royal-adjacent businesses.
01:59Coverage would likely boost readership and influence public sentiment,
02:03with potential ripple effects on investments and consumer perception.
02:07The Rivek decision will determine the Sussexes' future in the UK.
02:10The outcome could signal reconciliation or deepen family rifts,
02:16impacting royal succession, media attention, and global public opinion.
02:21Meghan's return remains a high-stakes moment with lasting implications for the monarchy and the family.
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