Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could solve a future problem the monarchy will face, an American royal expert has said. Last week, it was revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be relocating to Britain before the end of the month with their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five.
The revelation sent shockwaves around the world, with Harry and Meghan sensationally leaving the UK in 2020 after they quit royal life. While they are now set to return within a matter of days, it has been confirmed that this won't change their status, with the couple not set to be working royals again.
Expert sees potential royal assets
Although that may be the case for now, one expert believes that the couple's return to Britain could one day help solve a problem the monarchy faces. That is the problem: in the years to come, there will be very few working royals available.
Speaking to the Daily Express, John McDermott, Caloroga Shark Media co-founder and creator of the "Palace Intrigue" podcast, said: "We are going to enter an interesting period of duelling courts. Harry is quite capable of championing the causes important to him without help from The Firm, as we have seen over the past few years.
"To me, the interesting piece is that Harry and Meghan could potentially help solve the future problem of there simply not being enough working royals, something that could become more apparent during William's reign.
"If the brothers can patch things up, and the anniversary of Diana's death next year seems like one possible opportunity, Harry and Meghan could be major assets to the Crown. But in the short term, I do not anticipate a return to royal duties."
Move details and speculation
Harry and Meghan have not disclosed the motive behind their UK return, however, rumours have been swirling that Meghan could have been offered a UK-based acting job. Other reports suggest that Harry could simply want to be close to his father, King Charles.
The move from California to the UK is expected to take place before the end of August, with Archie and Lilibet set to start at their British school in September. The family will live in a private, non-royal residence. The location of this will not be disclosed for security reasons.
