The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly planning more frequent visits to the United Kingdom, as a royal expert claims they are 'not A-listers in Hollywood.' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were in Britain earlier this month for a mix of private and public engagements, with Harry spending over five days in the country.
Due to a lack of taxpayer-funded security, Meghan and the couple’s two children, Archie and Lilibet, arrived later in the week and stayed out of the public eye, attending no official engagements. Despite this, the trip was deemed a success by the couple, largely because they managed a private reunion with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove.
Expert Analysis: Hollywood Status and Future Plans
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told The Daily Express that Harry’s morale was boosted by the Highgrove meeting, which finally occurred after years of tension. He noted that the Palace would have observed the Sussexes’ subsequent silence, which was likely agreed upon in advance. Fitzwilliams predicted that the couple would plan more visits and hope for accommodation and security arrangements for future trips.
Fitzwilliams also cast doubt on the Sussexes’ financial success, stating: 'Harry's work for BetterUp and Travalyst and for the Archewell Charity and hers for As Ever, from what we know, is unlikely to make their fortune.' He dismissed Meghan’s Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix cookery series, calling it 'undeserved' and the show 'a frightful flop.' He added: 'They aren't bright or talented. They are undoubtedly looking back to Britain as they are not A-listers in Hollywood.'
Potential Invictus Games Boost and Royal Tensions
Fitzwilliams suggested that if Harry could persuade the King to attend next year’s Invictus Games, it would 'hugely boost their appeal.' However, he warned that a public show of support for the Sussexes, who have 'done so much to discredit the royal family,' could cause trouble for the monarch from Prince William, who 'sees the threat and intensely distrusts them.'
The expert concluded: 'There is more to follow, much more!!' The couple have not lived in the UK since stepping down as senior royals in 2020, residing instead in a Montecito mansion in California. Rumors of a permanent return have circulated, though no official plans have been confirmed.
