The Prince and Princess of Wales may be reconsidering the monarchy's future after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's successful charity visit to Nottingham, according to royal reporter Jasmine Carey.
William and Catherine have not spoken to Harry and Meghan for several years. The couple stepped back from royal duty, increasing pressure on William and his wife, and their public statements have damaged the monarchy's reputation, including the 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview and the 2022 Netflix docuseries. William was also portrayed negatively in Harry's memoir Spare.
Successful Return to Public Life
On Thursday, Harry and Meghan, who are not working royals, visited charities in Nottingham. The visit appeared to be well received, with fans lining the streets, cheering, seeking handshakes, and requesting selfies. Flowers and gifts were also given to Meghan.
The outing resembled a typical royal engagement, despite being carried out as private citizens. This could prompt William and Catherine to reconsider the couple's potential role.
Future of the Monarchy
The number of working royals is limited. When William and Catherine ascend to the throne, the current working royals will be older and slowing down. Their children may become working royals after completing education, but this may not be enough to maintain the monarchy.
Having popular royals like Harry and Meghan available for engagements could be useful, or even necessary. However, the risks of reintroducing them are significant, given their history of sharing private family matters.
William and Catherine would likely need to weigh the benefits against the risks carefully before deciding whether to change their approach to Harry and Meghan.
