Prince Harry and Meghan Markle suffered a humiliating setback on ITV's Loose Women as a viewer poll revealed 75.9% of respondents do not want them back in the Royal Family. The poll, released during the couple's highly publicised return to the UK, asked: "Do you want Harry & Meghan back in the Royal family?" Only 24.1% voted yes, marking a brutal rejection by the public.
Poll Sparks Heated Debate Among Viewers
The results ignited a fierce discussion in the comments section. One viewer fumed: "No, they belong to America, who actually wants them there. Also Harry said no. He has reiterated this many times." Another raged: "What a stupid poll question - regardless of their location or quality of relationships, they will always be in the Royal Family." A third argued: "They stepped down as working Royals. Harry didn’t leave his family. Charles still his father Harry is still his son. There is a bloody difference." Another added: "They are already part of the RF. Harry is Charles' son. I wish they would be on civil terms with this fund over. That's the best outcome."
Private Reunion with King Charles
Despite the public snub, the couple achieved a significant milestone in their strained family relations. On Friday, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5) had a private reunion with King Charles at Highgrove House, the monarch's private residence in Gloucestershire. Queen Camilla was also in attendance. This marked the King's first meeting with his grandchildren in four years and only his second encounter with Lilibet, who was born in California. Palace sources confirmed that no photographs or details from the private occasion would be made public.
Visit to Princess Diana's Ancestral Home
After seeing his father, it was expected that Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children would visit Althorp, Princess Diana’s ancestral home, following an invitation from Harry's uncle, Charles Spencer. Harry has maintained a close relationship with his mother’s side of the family and reportedly wishes to take his children to see his mother’s grave on the estate’s grounds.
Background of UK Return
The Duke of Sussex has been in the UK since Monday (July 6) to support preparations for next year’s Invictus Games. The return of Meghan and their children was initially uncertain after Harry was informed they would not receive police protection in the UK. However, on Thursday, reports confirmed the family would come to Britain after all, leading to the private reunion with King Charles—the first since 2022.
