Prince Harry decided traditional royal life was not meant for him. And Meghan Markle stood by his side as they packed up. But leaving the monarchy behind is never a clean break.
So they settled into an entirely different reality in the United States. But a massive question still hangs over their growing family. Archie and Lilibet are living a life far removed from rigid protocol.
The generational divide is growing wider with every passing year in quiet exile.
Harry is apparently already planning for this exact future possibility. Recent reports shed light on what the Duke actually wants. The Guardian published a detailed specific report earlier this very month.
He wants Archie and Lilibet to retain the royal titles they were given. These are the exact titles that became theirs rightfully at birth. And Harry wants them to have the ultimate power of choice later.
The heavy crown of family duty rests entirely on one stubborn uncle.
He wants them to decide if they want to remain in the United States. Or if they want to cross the ocean and become working royals. The Duke wants to distance himself from his own relatives.
Their uncle Prince William will likely be the ruling king by then. And William would have to personally sign off on any royal return. But a source close to the Prince of Wales paints a very bleak picture.
Prince William is totally against the idea of them working as royals. The Sunday Times royal editor Roya Nikkhah spoke to an insider. The source revealed there is bemusement in royal circles over this.
They view the idea of them working for the royal family as absurd. The insider explicitly added that it is unlikely that it would happen. And the sources also offered a grim update on the brotherly feud.
But William appears to be healing from the fractured bond now. The future king is moving forward without making any amends at all. A close friend of William provided insight into his current mindset.
“What has struck me the most recently is that he just doesn’t mention it at all, it used to be that the family stuff was taking up a lot of space in his head, it was a very close relationship and he was very upset, but he’s not letting it get to him at all any more, it is a change, it’s sad, but it’s a much healthier space for him to be at.”
Official word on the future for Harry and Meghan is totally dark. A public resolution is not happening now or maybe ever. A spokesperson for Harry gave a short statement to People magazine.
The Sussex camp is currently keeping their own true future intentions completely hidden far away. “We do not comment on private issues pertaining to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children.”
The quiet reality of a fractured family tree finally takes deep root forever.
So the entire world is left to watch this family drama play out from afar. As far as we can tell, Archie and Lili seem perfectly happy right now. They are living their lives as entirely normal non-royal kids.
They seem happy in the photos and videos posted online. Meghan shares these glimpses on social media today. They might grow up and want nothing to do with the royals but only time will tell.
