Meghan Markle 'Fears Prince Harry Will Be Lured Back' Into The Royal Family If They Visit Balmoral
Aug. 4 2022, Published 3:54 p.m. ET
It's been rumored that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may make a trip to see Queen Elizabeth at her Balmoral estate this summer, but it sounds like the latter does not want to leave California and visit Harry's family.
“It’s a bittersweet invite for Meghan, because on one hand, it fuels her and Harry’s confidence that they are very much still part of the family. But after so much time away, she fears Harry will be lured back into the fold and want to return to the U.K.," a source shared.
“Meghan doesn’t doubt that Harry is committed to spending the rest of his life in America,” the source noted, adding that she “does have certain trepidation over how these types of visits can pull at his heartstrings. She’s been aware of Harry’s homesickness for some time, and she can see just how excited he is to show more of his heritage to their children, without the attention and security fears that surrounded them in London.”
In April, the pair went to the U.K. to see Queen Elizabeth before they went to the Invictus Games. The duo then made a second trip back to England for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, but it sounds like another face-to-face visit could be worth it, especially since the Queen isn't getting any younger.
“It goes without saying he wants to spend as much time with his grandmother while he still can. So this offer is a big deal to him and it’s one he’s going to take up with open arms. It’ll be such a treat to spend precious time with the Queen, and Harry would love to enjoy a pint in a British pub and spend time with his family in the countryside. He’s really missed it," the insider explained.
The insider spoke with Closer magazine.
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