Prince William has reportedly delivered an ultimatum to King Charles, demanding that the monarch choose between welcoming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle back into the royal fold or working with William to forge a new path for the monarchy. The ultimatum comes after Harry's recent speech in Australia, where he candidly discussed the emotional impact of his mother's death and expressed his desire to step away from royal duties, which has enraged William.
According to a source, Harry's comments in Australia, where he said 'I don't want this job, I don't want this role… It killed my mum,' have angered William, especially as there are members of the establishment pushing for reconciliation with the Sussexes. The source claims William is 'horrified' at the prospect of Harry and Meghan being welcomed back, fearing it would be 'the beginning of the end' for the monarchy.
The insider adds that King Charles has been 'humouring' opinions in favour of bringing Harry and Meghan back, edging closer to what William perceives as a 'disaster'. William reportedly feels he is not being given a say in the matter and is trying to make his father see his perspective, but 'getting nowhere'.
Reports of a campaign dubbed 'Operation Bring Harry Back from the Cold' have resurfaced after the success of Harry and Meghan's recent quasi-royal tour in Australia. The source says that while William would have dismissed the idea of a half-in, half-out role for the Sussexes a year ago, 'so much has changed behind the scenes' that the possibility 'simply cannot be discounted'.
King Charles met with Harry for tea in September after a 19-month estrangement, seen as a potential first step towards reconciliation. However, William is strongly opposed to any meeting with his brother and has reportedly considered stripping Harry and Meghan of their royal titles when he becomes king.
